La Russas StL Return with New Coach McGwire Oct 27, 2009
La Russa ranks third on Major League Baseballs all-time managerial wins list with 2,552, trailing only Connie Mack (3,731) and John McGraw (2,763). La Russa ranks 1st on the Cardinals all-time games managed list with 2,267 and his 14 years of continuous service is also tops among Cardinals managers. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
La Russa agrees to one-year extension Oct 27, 2009
He recently passed John McGraw for second place on the all-time games managed list. La Russa is one of two managers to win World Series titles in both leagues and has a 1,232-1,034 record in St. Louis. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Sources: La Russa will return, McGwire to coach Oct 26, 2009
He's led the Cardinals to eight postseason appearances and a 2006 World Series title, and he's third on the career victories list, trailing only Connie Mack and John McGraw. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. (ESPN -- Baseball)
La Russa likely to manage Cards in 2010 Oct 25, 2009
La Russa ranks third on the all-time managerial wins list with 2,552 victories, behind Connie Mack (3,731) and John McGraw (2,763). His 4,772 games managed with the White Sox, Athletics and Cardinals ranks second to Mack's 7,555. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
New book details 1912 World Series Oct 17, 2009
The Hall of Famers -- New York's Christy Mathewson and Rube Marquard as well as manager John McGraw and Boston's Tris Speaker and Harry Hooper -- were only part of the story. Vaccaro, who also wrote 1941: The Greatest Year in Sports and Emperors and Idiots, weaves together the narrative of the Series with other famous events of October 1912. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
La Russa, Torre collide in postseason Oct 8, 2009
John McGraw (1899-1932): 4,769. Bucky Harris (1924-1956): 4,408. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Ryan on verge of personal milestone Oct 4, 2009
The Official Site of the St. Louis Cardinals. St. Louis (91-70) vs. Milwaukee (79-82), 1:15 p.m. CT. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Cardinals Major League Notebook: 10/02/09 Oct 3, 2009
" Thursday marked the 4,770th regular-season game managed by La Russa, moving him past John McGraw into second place on the all-time list. He's a long way from first-place Connie Mack (7,755). The National Baseball Hall of Fame had called for a La Russa artifact from the game, but the Hall might want something from Carpenter. "You just have to show up to get the record that I got," La Russa said. "You had to do something for his record. " CARDINALS 13, REDS 0: After not scoring more than three... (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Carpenter's grand slam, 6 RBIs lead Cardinals Oct 2, 2009
St. Louis' Tony La Russa snapped a tie with Hall of Fame New York Giants manager John McGraw for second place on the career list of games managed. La Russa is at 4,770, behind only Connie Mack's 7,755. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cards' La Russa set to pass McGraw Oct 1, 2009
That's when he will pass the legendary John McGraw on the all-time games managed list. La Russa tied McGraw on Wednesday night with game No. 4,769. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Cox leaving baseball on his terms Sep 25, 2009
Cox began Wednesday with 2,408 regular-season wins as a manager, fourth behind Connie Mack (3,731 00000142 ), John McGraw (2,763) and Tony La Russa (2,550). Cox and Joe McCarthy are the only managers with six 100-win regular seasons. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cox to retire after 2010 season Sep 24, 2009
John McGraw, NY Giants ... Atlanta's 5-2 victory Wednesday night gave Cox 2,409 regular-season wins as a manager, fourth behind Connie Mack (3,731), John McGraw (2,763) and Tony La Russa (2,550). (ESPN -- Baseball)
Cox to retire as skipper after '10 season Sep 24, 2009
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Cox on art of filling out lineup card Sep 14, 2009
Ranking behind only Connie Mack and John McGraw, in order, are active managers Tony La Russa of the Cardinals, Bobby Cox of the Braves and Joe Torre of the Dodgers. Each one took time out of his team's current pennant chase to answer the same questions pertaining to the art of filling out the lineup card. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Chiefs Send Message With Cuts Sep 7, 2009
He was deactivated against the Rams as veterans John McGraw and started. That in itself may send another message take advantage of your opportunities, because you may not receive that many. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Can't Win For Losing Aug 28, 2009
Leonard Koppett, who knew something about managers, believed that you could trace all of them through one of four lines -- one started by Branch Rickey, another started by Clark Griffith, a third started by Connie Mack and a final one he traced to John McGraw. Piniella's lineage goes back to McGraw -- he played for Billy Martin, who played for Casey Stengel, who played for Little Napoleon. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Henriksen: Canton's Red Sox Aug 15, 2009
Led by manager John McGraw, the New York Giants repeated as National League champs after losing to the Philadelphia Phillies, behind the pitching of lefty Rube Marquard, 26-11, and legendary Christy Mathewson, who was 23-12. Catcher Chief Myers batted. (Canton Journal, MA)
La Russa, Torre share a bond Aug 2, 2009
Connie Mack and John McGraw, Nos. 1 and 2 on the career wins list, probably did not break bread at any point during any season, and No. 3 La Russa, while he respects No. 4 Bobby Cox of Atlanta, isn't apt to go out to dinner with Cox during a series. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Wooden named best coach ever Jul 30, 2009
Wooden honored as sports greatest coach - College basketball- nbcsports. Wooden honored as sports greatest coach. (MSNBC -- Sports)
UCLA's Wooden honored as best coach ever Jul 30, 2009
Former UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden named sports' greatest coach by Sporting News - ESPN. Updated: July 30, 2009, 12:34 AM ET. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Smith Listed Among Two Best College Hoops Coaches Ever Jul 30, 2009
Smith Listed Among Two Best College Basketball Coaches In History - NORTH CAROLINA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Smith Listed Among Two Best College Basketball Coaches In History Sporting News' all-star panel picks sports' 50 greatest coaches of all-time. (Tarheelblue.com)
Giants end Braves' 4-game win streak Jul 24, 2009
Hall of Fame manager John McGraw is second with 131. It was Cox's third ejection of the season. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cheetahs Never Prosper? Jul 22, 2009
Hanlons Baltimore Orioles of the 1890s were infamous for such tricks as hiding extra baseballs in the long grass of the outfield and holding a runners belt when he tried to tag up on a fly ball (that was John McGraws specialty ... As equally absurd as kicking King Kelly, Connie Mack, John McGraw, Babe Ruth, George Sisler, Whitey Ford, Gaylord Perry, Don Sutton, etc. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
David SabinoDIAMOND DIGITS Jul 15, 2009
But with an organization virtually depleted of major-league ready talent, John McGraw might not have had a much better chance at success than the ebullient Acta, who couldn't get his team out of the NL East cellar during the remainder of a tenure that ended Monday. An infielder by trade, Acta never rose above Double A in five years in the Astros' and Braves' systems. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Did Manny deserve to be fired? Jul 14, 2009
The Washington Nationals could be managed by Joe Torre, Bobby Cox, John McGraw (for you history buffs) or any Hall of Fame manager and would probably have about the same record as Acta. The Nationals do have some talent but in the places where they needed it the most, there was none. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Happy 100th birthday,- Warren Ballpark Jul 2, 2009
The park has hosted some baseball notables including such famous managers/players including John McGraw, Connie Mack and Billy Martin. The Bisbee Copper Kings currently call the ballpark home. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Cards skipper La Russa joins elite 2,500-win club Jun 23, 2009
In a career filled with milestones, La Russa passed a big one Sunday against the Royals, joining Connie Mack (3,831) and John McGraw (2,763) as the only managers with 2,500 career victories. Even with his place in history secure and the post-game champagne soaking he took from his players, La Russa still doesn't see himself in the same league as those two great managers from baseball's early days. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cardinals, Pujols slam Royals, 12-5 Jun 23, 2009
La Russa joined Connie Mack (3,831) and John McGraw (2,763) as the only managers with 2,500 career victories. Orioles 2, Phillies 1. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Green's Homer Gives Boston 6-5 Win Over Atlanta Jun 22, 2009
Hall of Famer John McGraw is second with 131, Wakefield allowed Brian McCann's two-run double in the first, then allowed just three hits in the next five innings. The Red Sox quickly jumped in front with three runs in the first off Jair Jurrjens. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Ortiz belts 6th, but Greens shot wins it for Sox Jun 22, 2009
Hall of Famer John McGraw is second with 131. It was a ball that was right down the middle for strike three. (MSNBC -- Sports)
MLB: Pujols drives in 6; La Russa wins 2,500th Jun 22, 2009
His fifth multihomer game this season 28th career helped La Russa join Connie Mack (3,831) and John McGraw (2,763) as the only managers with 2,500 career victories. He does it over and over again and its impossible to describe how great he is, said La Russa, who has 1,180 wins in 14 seasons with St. Louis. (MSNBC -- Sports)
La Russa third manager to net 2,500 wins Jun 22, 2009
KANSAS CITY -- The Cardinals' Tony La Russa became the third manager in Major League baseball history to win 2,500 games on Sunday, joining Connie Mack and John McGraw in the exclusive club with a 12-5 victory against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. And after La Russa had etched his name into the baseball record book, his players were waiting for their manager in the clubhouse with a water cooler ready. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Pujols powers sweep of Royals Jun 22, 2009
" Pujols took advantage of another mistake in the fifth inning, hitting a solo homer to left off reliever Jamey Wright to put the Cardinals up, 12-4. By that time, there was little doubt to the outcome. La Russa would join Connie Mack and John McGraw as the only managers to win at least 2,500 games, and the Cardinals would stay in first place for another day. But a win looked anything but guaranteed after three innings. The offense started fast, scoring two runs in the top of the first on an RBI... (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Royals done in by big inning Jun 22, 2009
Only Connie Mack (3,831) and John McGraw (2,763) have more wins. "I'm not lumped in with them. I'm not even close to them," La Russa said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
SUNDAY'S MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Cardinals rout Royals 12-5 in interleague play; La Russa picks up win No. 2,500 Jun 22, 2009
His fifth multihomer game this season helped La Russa join Connie Mack (3,831) and John McGraw (2,763) as the only managers with 2,500 victories. Khalil Greene homered for the third straight game but left in the fourth after being hit on the right knee by a pitch. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Cards' La Russa in line for win No. 2,500 Jun 21, 2009
Right now, there are just two men in the 2,500-victory club: managing legends Connie Mack and John McGraw. Mack won a record 3,831 games, and McGraw posted 2,763 career victories. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Do the Braves need a new manager? Jun 19, 2009
And his style, we should never forget, worked in a way no other manager s not John McGraw s, not Walter Alston s, not Sparky Anderson s ever has. Fifteen times running Cox brought a team north from spring training and over 15 full seasons he finished first every time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Manuel names All-Star coaching staff Jun 19, 2009
And La Russa brings his own accolades, trailing only Connie Mack and John McGraw on the all-time win list. "I think it's a treat for both of us," La Russa said. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Loretta delivers Torre milestone win Jun 19, 2009
With the victory, Torre broke a tie with Sparky Anderson on the all-time list and now trails Connie Mack (3,731), John McGraw (2,763), Tony La Russa (2,497) and Bobby Cox (2,357). "If you told me a dozen years ago I'd be in this rarified air, I'd say you're full of baloney," Torre said. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Warren Ballpark, a crown jewel of the county Jun 16, 2009
John McGraw, Connie Mack and Charlie Comiskey all great baseball legends brought their teams to play in Warren. Other notables appearing at the Ballpark were Billy Martin, Charlie Metro, Frank Lucchesi, Clint Courtney and Earl Wilson. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
SportsBeat: Burns still a treasure at 100 May 14, 2009
Playing for the Red Sox in his first major league game in 1901, Mitchell relieved the legendary Cy Young, one of Fred s biggest boosters, and threw three shutout innings against the Orioles, managed then by John McGraw ... It could accurately be called a storybook career, for Fred Mitchell had the pleasure of playing and/or managing with, for and against, many of the all-time greats of baseball, such as Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Rogers Hornsby, Walter Johnson, Christy Matthewson, Cy Young, Grover... (Needham Tab, MA)
Dodgers' McDonald ready for second start Apr 19, 2009
Torre trails Connie Mack (3,731 wins), John McGraw (2,763 wins), Tony La Russa (2,469 wins), Bobby Cox (2,332 wins) and Sparky Anderson (2,194 wins). Orlando Hudson batted leadoff on Saturday against the Rockies, marking the first time he has batted first since Sept. 21, 2006 while with the Diamondbacks. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Shea: Time To 'Play Ball!' Apr 5, 2009
Biggest story in Atlanta: Bobby Cox, who's entering his 24th season, the longest stint with one team other than an Athletic (Connie Mack) and Giant (John McGraw). Why is Bud Selig suddenly forming a committee to study the A's stadium issue. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Old Marlin home gets new lease on life after move to Austin and extensive restoration Feb 12, 2009
For 11 years starting in 1908, baseball manager and Hall of Famer John McGraw sent the New York Giants to the city 24 miles southeast of Waco for spring training. But by the late '60s, the curative water craze had played out, visitors stopped coming and the bathhouses closed. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Car Expo rolls in Feb 12, 2009
"We wanted to continue to have the show for the people to come see all of the brands in one place," said John McGraw, the association's executive director. Officials at the new convention center wanted to restart the auto show, but not every dealer wanted to participate. (News & Observer)
Olbermann: When pro football stood still, it caught fire Feb 7, 2009
the numerical difference might be the same but the sense of reaching back into the past is now almost the same in both sports -- Vince Lombardi is just as much an icon of history as John McGraw or Connie Mack. But maybe the true explanation for the NFL's growth, the Super Bowl's growth, is hidden in that silly analogy about "moving the goalposts.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
