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)
* Yankee Stadium gets ready for final season Mar 30, 2008
John McGraw and the New York Giants got tired of sharing the park, especially after Ruth and the Yankees became more popular, and told them to leave. FIRST 'STADIUM. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Baseball Then and Now Mar 27, 2008
John McGraw liked those, whether he was going around the world or just to Cuba, a spot that major league baseball also visited many times in the first half of the 20th Century, until a former Washington Senator pitching prospect decided to go with the Reds instead of the Nationals. Lets also not forget the Padres 1996 regular season trip to Mexico, wherein Ken Caminiti came down with a bad case of Montezumas Revenge, and had to resort to not steroids, but Snickers, to keep him going... (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
On Deck: Mar. 24 - 30 Mar 23, 2008
Did you know: The first major-league "team" to visit Japan, a group of All-Stars organized by Charles Comiskey and John McGraw, traveled there in 1913. To watch: 6 a.m., ESPN2. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Retirement not a concern to Braves' Cox Feb 14, 2008
Last year, Cox moved into fourth-place on the all-time managerial wins list, trailing only Connie Mack, John McGraw and Tony La Russa. Cox's first stint as a big league manager began exactly 30 years ago when Braves owner Ted Turner lured him from the Yankees' organization. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
The Redbird Report 02/09 Feb 10, 2008
BY THE NUMBERS: 392 -- Managerial wins Tony La Russa needs to catch John McGraw, No. 2 on the list at 2,763. QUOTE TO NOTE: "It's a good situation because Tony (La Russa) knows how to use his players." -- Former Cardinal , on the club's signing of OF Juan Gonzalez. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
MLB Spring Training, early 20th century baseball took center stage in Central Texas Feb 6, 2008
13 John McGraw, Charles Alexander, Viking, 1988, 0-670-80730-3. 14 Interview conducted with Mr. Edward Glass on December 3, 2007. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Russell's hiring perplexing Nov 6, 2007
If the Pirates had trotted out John McGraw, Casey Stengel or Joe Torre yesterday, it wouldn't make a difference. It's 15 consecutive losing seasons and no end is sight. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
McCourts thrilled they got their man Nov 6, 2007
" An attorney with membership in the Massachusetts and New York state bars, Jamie McCourt has made a career of taking a position and making her case. Speaking on Torre's behalf might be the easiest assignment she's ever handled. ?? LA JOE: TORRE TO DODGERS ALL-TIME WINNINGEST MANAGERS 1. Connie Mack 3,731 2. John McGraw 2,763 3. Tony La Russa 2,375 4. Bobby Cox 2,255 5. Sparky Anderson 2,194 6. Bucky Harris 2,157 7. Joe McCarthy 2,125 8. Joe Torre 2,067 9. Walter Alston 2,040 10. Leo Durocher... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
TRADITIONAL (stand alone chart)) Nov 4, 2007
Notes: John McGraw is not on this list because he was never affiliated with the team as a New York entity; Joe mCcarthy is not on this list because Joseph V. McCarthy, the manager, is not the Joe McCarthy who played for the Yankees. Copyright. (Newsday -- New York City)
Lowe ready for Torre era to begin Nov 2, 2007
" ?? LA JOE: TORRE TO DODGERS ALL-TIME WINNINGEST MANAGERS 1. Connie Mack 3,731 2. John McGraw 2,763 3. Tony La Russa 2,375 4. Bobby Cox 2,255 5. Sparky Anderson 2,194 6. Bucky Harris 2,157 7. Joe McCarthy 2,125 8. Joe Torre 2,067 9. Walter Alston 2,040 10. Leo Durocher 2,008 Nonetheless, the hot-stove possibilities have Lowe energized for 2008, a complete shift from the way he felt when the 2007 season unraveled. "It was hard to go to the ballpark, and you never want to say that," he said.... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
New job, coast, challenges for Torre Nov 2, 2007
The Official Site of Major League Baseball: News: Baseball Perspectives. Baseball Perspectives. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Girardi agrees to three-year deal Oct 31, 2007
" Yanks Managing Yanks Joe Girardi is the 20th former Yankees player to go on to manage New York: Manager Record Yogi Berra 192-148 Frank Chance 117-168 Hal Chase 86-80 Bucky Dent 36-53 Bill Dickey 57-48 Wild Bill Donovan 220-239 Kid Elberfeld 27-71 Clark Griffith 419-370 Ralph Houk 944-806 Dick Howser 103-60 Billy Martin 556-385 Joe McCarthy 1460-867 John McGraw 94-96 Gene Michael 92-76 Roger Peckinpaugh 10-10 Lou Piniella 224-193 Wilbert Robinson 24-57 Bob Shawkey 86-68 Harry Wolverton 50-102... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Origins of Yankees-Red Sox Rivalry Oct 29, 2007
When the NL contracted from 12 teams to 8 before the 1900 season, manager John McGraw found that his boys had no place to play the fiery brand of ball that had led Baltimore to three NL titles in the 1890s. American League president Ban Johnson quickly signed the Orioles to play in the Junior Circuit. (Suite101.com)
La Russa agrees to deal with Cards Oct 24, 2007
That ranks third all-time behind Connie Mack and John McGraw. 2007 Sports Network. (FOX23.com, OK)
Torre explains his decision to leave Yanks Oct 20, 2007
" ALL-TIME WINNINGEST MANAGERS 1. Connie Mack 3,731 2. John McGraw 2,763 3. Tony La Russa 2,375 4. Bobby Cox 2,255 5. Sparky Anderson 2,194 6. Bucky Harris 2,157 7. Joe McCarthy 2,125 8. Joe Torre 2,067 9. Walter Alston 2,040 10. Leo Durocher 2,008 His good-byes complete, Torre did not burn bridges, but he clearly put his tenure in pinstripes in the past tense. He admitted that he had bristled at the idea of the clauses tacked on to the end of the deal, which team president Randy Levine... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Torre's timeline with Yankees Oct 19, 2007
The Official Site of The New York Yankees: News: New York Yankees News. Joe Torre guided the Yankees to the postseason in all 12 seasons as manager. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Torre rejects deal Oct 19, 2007
ESPN - Torre turns down offer to return as Yanks' skipper - MLB. Torre turns down offer to return as Yanks' skipper - MLB. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Torre has all of Majors buzzing Oct 19, 2007
" ALL-TIME WINNINGEST MANAGERS 1. Connie Mack 3,731 2. John McGraw 2,763 3. Tony La Russa 2,375 4. Bobby Cox 2,255 5. Sparky Anderson 2,194 6. Bucky Harris 2,157 7. Joe McCarthy 2,125 8. Joe Torre 2,067 9. Walter Alston 2,040 10. Leo Durocher 2,008 "I've got all the respect in the world for him as a person, player and manager," said Wedge, whose Indians beat Torre's Yanks last week in a four-game AL Division Series. "I believe a person who's accomplished all he's accomplished should manage as... (MLB.com)
Claire: Torre could regret decision Oct 19, 2007
The Official Site of Major League Baseball: News: Baseball Perspectives. 10/18/2007 10:30 PM ET Torre could regret decision Departure a lose-lose situation for him, Yankees. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Who's next for Yankees? Oct 19, 2007
The Official Site of The New York Yankees: News: New York Yankees News. 10/18/2007 7:20 PM ET Who's next for Yankees. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Bauman: Torre deserved better Oct 19, 2007
The Official Site of Major League Baseball: News: Baseball Perspectives. 10/18/2007 5:06 PM ET Torre deserved better treatment Late one-year offer unbefitting of skipper's accomplishments. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Torre turns down Yankees' contract offer Oct 19, 2007
The Official Site of The New York Yankees: News: New York Yankees News. 10/18/2007 8:30 PM ET Torre declines Yankees' contract offer Manager walks away, ending 12-year reign as skipper By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Torre leaves distinguished legacy Oct 19, 2007
"I've been very lucky. I've been blessed working for an organization that spends a lot of money and puts great players on the field. ALL-TIME WINNINGEST MANAGERS 1. Connie Mack 3,731 2. John McGraw 2,763 3. Tony La Russa 2,375 4. Bobby Cox 2,255 5. Sparky Anderson 2,194 6. Bucky Harris 2,157 7. Joe McCarthy 2,125 8. Joe Torre 2,067 9. Walter Alston 2,040 10. Leo Durocher 2,008 "Not only the fact that they're highly skilled, but the fact that there's a lot of quality inside, too. Which means... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Torre still in limbo after meetings Oct 18, 2007
Torre's future still uncertain as Yankees end second day of meetings. ESPN.com news services. (ESPN -- Baseball)
ROLFE: Classic manager is one of the game's treasures Oct 17, 2007
Honorable mentions: John McGraw, Leo Durocher, Sparky Anderson, Danny "It's beyond my apprehension" Ozark, Billy Martin, Tom Lasorda, Whitey Herzog. THE THROWBACKS. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Agent: Mattingly ready Oct 17, 2007
ESPN - Agent says Mattingly ready to manage Yankees - MLB. Agent says Mattingly ready to manage Yankees - MLB. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Giants have many questions to answer Oct 2, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO -- One facet about the Giants' 2008 season is already evident: They'll probably rely more on each other than they have since John McGraw managed the team. The Giants have been a superstar-oriented club for generations, a lineage ranging with only brief interruptions from Mel Ott to Johnny Mize to Willie Mays to Willie McCovey to Bobby Bonds to Jack Clark to Will Clark to Barry Bonds -- and that doesn't even count Orlando Cepeda, Kevin Mitchell and Matt Williams thrown in here and... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Strong finish has Braves looking ahead Oct 2, 2007
-- Cox leaves with a record Manager Bobby Cox is ejected for the 132nd time, breaking a mark he shared with John McGraw. Highlights. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
The Biggest Chokes Oct 2, 2007
Aftermath: Merkle was such a nervous wreck that he lost 15 pounds as the Giants tried and failed to regain the momentum in the playoff chase, but manager John McGraw forgave him, and he played with the club until 1916. 11) 1978 Red Sox lose pennant to Yankees. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Sox need to back off on Dice-K Sep 13, 2007
Cashman would have the Joba Rules in place if John McGraw were the manager. They are a function of his doctrine on young pitching more than a statement on the manager. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Merely wanting to win is never enough Sep 2, 2007
They called John McGraw - who was the greatest baseball manager ever - "Little Napoleon." OK. But he invented the drag bunt, the double steal, the relief pitcher, and a lot of other stuff. Innovative dictators win. (Boston Globe)
Ankiel, La Russa feeling grand Sep 1, 2007
Hes third on the career list with 2,362 overall, trailing only Connie Mack (3,776) and John McGraw (2,840). Josh Hamilton hit his first career leadoff homer and Edwin Encarnacion hit an inside-the-park homer in the second for the Reds, who lost for only the third time in 11 games. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Little by little, long-stranded house finally starts moving to new home Aug 24, 2007
It s too bad it happened, said John McGraw, a summertime resident for 60 years. Somebody should stand up and take the blame. (Scranton Times, PA)
Bobby Cox Breaks MLB Record Aug 17, 2007
In doing so, he knocked the immortal John McGraw off his long-held perch as the most-ejected man in baseball history. That s no mean feat. (Suite101.com)
Way to go Bobby, youre outta here Aug 17, 2007
That broke the record held by John McGraw who coached the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Giants. So yes, a week after Bonds took over as Home Run King playing for the Giants, Cox takes the Ejection King title away from a Giants former coach. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
A shout-out for Bonds Aug 17, 2007
" It was a historic night. Not only did Bonds extend his home run record in Aaron's office, the Braves' Bobby Cox added to his mark for managerial ejections (133) one night after he set it. Cox undoubtedly knows that John McGraw cannot return from the grave to reclaim the record, but he is not taking any chances. Cox was arguing the first of two balks called against Hudson, not the traditional balls and strikes. Giants manager Bruce Bochy, however, did get tossed for jawing with home-plate... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Braves down Giants 6-3 as Bonds gets another homer Aug 16, 2007
On Tuesday, he broke the record he shared with Hall of Famer John McGraw by getting thrown out for arguing a called third strike. Bonds' homer tied the game at 2 in the sixth, but the Braves got four runs in the bottom half against Russ Ortiz (2-3) and two relievers. (International Herald Tribune)
Baseball: Cox's record-setting ejection inspires Braves Aug 16, 2007
ATLANTA: John McGraw, you're outta here. There's a new Mr. Ejection. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Night after setting record, Cox ejected again Aug 16, 2007
One night after he surpassed John McGraw, the manager was tossed Wednesday for arguing a balk call against. It was the 133rd ejection of Cox's career. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Ump's ejection button puts Cox in record book Aug 15, 2007
ATLANTA (AP) After going 7 1/2 weeks without getting tossed, Bobby Cox finally passed John McGraw for the most ejections in baseball history Tuesday night ... Cox, who is in his 26th season in the dugout, had been tied with Hall of Famer John McGraw, who did his barking from the late 1890s to the 1930s. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bonds exits early as Giants tumble Aug 15, 2007
Cox was ejected in the fifth for arguing balls and strikes the 132nd thumbing of his managerial career, breaking a tie with John McGraw for the most ejections in major league history. Then there is Giants manager Bruce Bochy. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Cox sets MLB mark for ejections Aug 15, 2007
ATLANTA -- After going 7 weeks without getting tossed, Bobby Cox finally passed John McGraw for the most ejections in baseball history Tuesday night. The manager was thrown out by plate umpire Ted Barrett for arguing a called third strike on to end the fifth inning against the. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Blue Jays' Glaus battling ankle problem Aug 15, 2007
It was the 132nd ejection of Cox's career, eclipsing the mark that John McGraw set during his Hall of Fame career. Quote of the Day. (TSN.ca)
All-Time Team Aug 15, 2007
SI.com - Writers - Tom Verducci: My all-time Dream Team - Tuesday August 14, 2007 12:05PM. Select an MLB Dream Team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Cox breaks all-time ejections record Aug 15, 2007
With this seventh ejection of the season and first since June 23, Cox moved past feisty Hall of Fame manager John McGraw on the all-time ejections list, which includes both players and managers. McGraw received 14 of his ejections during his playing career. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Chipper escapes ejection, wins game Aug 15, 2007
The ejection put Cox ahead of former New York Giants manager John McGraw for first on the all-time list. McGraw was ejected 14 times as a player, but all of Cox's have come while managing. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Cox sets ejections record Aug 15, 2007
Cox was tossed after the fifth inning Tuesday night, breaking John McGraws record for career ejections, but it fired up Atlanta and may have kept Chipper Jones around to drive home the winning run ... Atlantas cantankerous manager was tossed after the fifth for arguing a called third strike on Jones the 132nd ejection of his career to break the mark originally set by Hall of Famer John McGraw. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Howard's blast sends Phils past Braves Aug 13, 2007
Braves manager Bobby Cox stormed out to argue, and nearly passed John McGraw as the all-time leader in career ejections. "I was surprised he called him safe, but I was happy about it," manager Charlie Manuel said. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Braves fall to Phils, drop to third place Aug 13, 2007
His short controlled argument with Runge didn't result in him passing John McGraw to gain sole possession of first place on Major League Baseball's all-time ejections list. "You don't see it called," Cox said of Runge's ruling. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
River Falls Recap 8/7 AM Aug 8, 2007
Today he beat safety John McGraw on a deep corner route, gaining about 35 yards on another fine pass from Croyle. I dont think the veteran has lost anything this year. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
MINERS BEATEN IN WATERTOWN Jul 26, 2007
In Benway s absence, NYCBL media relations director John McGraw has been recruited to handle the team s webcasts. LITTLE FALLS MINERS 15, SARATOGA PHILLIES 6 (July 22). (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Notes: Bullpen needs relief Jul 26, 2007
"He said 'Bobby, I'm at home plate, how am I going to see it?'" The all-time record of 131 ejections was set by Hall of Fame Giants manager John McGraw 74 years ago. Another record was set Tuesday, though. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
BAGGOT: Wobbly, aging, oddly shaped men seeking to break records Jul 12, 2007
Given a choice, I prefer to focus on Cox, whose 131 ejections are tied with the late John McGraw for the most in major league history. Cox leads among all managers in the category McGraw got 14 as a player but there s something about being at the top of something all by yourself. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Sportswriter's creation became an institution Jul 9, 2007
Ward and the club owners picked the managers, John McGraw for the Nationals and Connie Mack for the Americans. The Tribune proposed that its readers pick the teams, but faced with angry protests by sports editors around the country, it permitted 55 other newspapers to take part. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
'Thumb King' Cox calm at home Jul 4, 2007
But she watches and listens, and when the great skipper gets home, they sometimes have what she calls this conversation about the ejections, the total of which stands at 130, tied with John McGraw for the all-time best. (Or worst, depending on your slant. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Padres Continue Their Dominance Jul 2, 2007
In a game that would have pleased John McGraw, and Jake Peavey went head-to-head in a meeting of what might be the best two pitchers in the National League and when they each left the game after five innings, the score was as tied as their lines. in h r-er bb so era Peavey 7. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Yanks' bullpen secures Mussina's win Jun 30, 2007
The Official Site of The New York Yankees: News: New York Yankees News. Yankees captin Derek Jeter embraces manager Joe Torre after Friday's victory. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
The marked marks Jun 30, 2007
Manager ejections: Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox is tied with John McGraw, who was tossed from 131 games. 5. (Albany Times Union)
Landers’ son is critically injured Jun 28, 2007
His ejection from Atlanta's 2-1 loss to Detroit was the 131st of his career, tying him with the record set by legendary John McGraw of the New York Giants. Cox's teams have won five pennants and a World Series. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Maybe Cox can get a bronzed thumb, or a shower stall Jun 27, 2007
He tied Hall of Famer John McGraw on Saturday by getting run for the 131st time of his career ... " Which is the other, vitally important, end of the spectrum. If Cox were to make an Oscar-type speech following his historic ejection -- which he certainly won't -- he'd have to thank everyone who has kept him employed as a manager over the years, because longevity also is a key contributing factor. Obviously, you don't cash in on the longevity scale unless you're pretty darn good. And Cox, 66, is... (CBS News)
Cox tossed in Braves loss Jun 25, 2007
Cox s ejection gave him 131 for his career, tying the record set by John McGraw. Cox came on the field too late to save Brian McCann from being tossed for arguing a called third strike from Todd Jones, who got three outs to earn his 18th save in 22 chances. (Enterprise-Journal)
Weekend Buzz: Beckett blossoming as Boston's ace Jun 25, 2007
Nope, Atlanta manager Bobby Cox, finally moving into a tie with the legendary John McGraw atop the all-time ejections list. Next time he gets the thumb, Cox becomes the choose one Aaron, Cy Young or Pete Rose of ejections. (CBS News)
Around the Majors Jun 24, 2007
Cox was thrown out of the game, 131 for his career, tying the record set by John McGraw. Rangers 7, Astros 2: Jamey Wright overcame shaky control to win for the first time in a year, and Michael Young had four RBIs to lead host Texas past Houston. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cox tossed (again) Jun 24, 2007
Cox was ejected, tying the record for ejections set by John McGraw ... Coxs ejection gave him 131 for his career, tying the record set by John McGraw. (MSNBC -- Sports)
