'Lucky charm' Craig's career had legs Mar 3, 2008
Three of the last four Giants managers to guide their team to a World Series have been former Dodger players -- Leo Durocher (1954 Series), Craig (1989) and Dusty Baker (2002). The lone exception was Alvin Dark, whose 1962 team defeated the Dodgers in a three-game playoff at the end of the regular season. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Feb 14, 2008
"Depending on the quality of the signatures it could be $3,500-$6,500. 'Lippy' would be Leo Durocher. That's what Babe Ruth called him,'' said Mike Gutierrez, consignment director for Heritage Auctions (www.ha.com) in Dallas. Mike Heffner, president of www.lelands.com auction house in New York, had a little lower value. "I never heard of the stars playing the armed forces in softball -- only baseball. If it is real, the fact that it is a softball hurts the value. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Top Cardinals Teams and Gold Glove Awards Feb 7, 2008
1934: Leo Durocher (right) was, almost by acclimation, the best-fielding shortstop in the majors from 1929 to 1937, and would have certainly won a Gold Glove in 1934 had the award existed. Bill DeLancey established himself that year as the best young catcher in the game, but sadly, tuberculosis would rob him of his promising career. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
St. Louis Cardinals #7 All-Time Team: 1934 Jan 23, 2008
Led by player-manager Frankie Frisch, the 1934 ballclub featured stars like Ripper Collins, Joe Medwick, Leo Durocher, Paul and Dizzy Dean ... I tend to agree with what Leo Durocher (right) wrote in his 1975 autobiography, that the 1934 team (which didnt even get the Gas House Gang moniker until the following season) couldnt hold a candle to the truly great teams in baseball history ... Not just the pitching brothers of Dizzy and Paul Dean, who combined for 49 wins (and all four wins... (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Podres taught baseball and life Jan 16, 2008
"Johnny had just been called up from Hazard, Ky., and we were going through the drills of covering first base. He was not a big guy and he was very shy. "We both learned the 'straight change' that Mr. [Branch] Rickey developed and had Leo Durocher and Charlie Dressen teaching to the Dodger pitchers. Podres and I were the only ones to perfect it at the time and use it effectively. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Fergie Jenkins to speak at baseball Lead-Off Dinner Jan 11, 2008
Over that 19-year span, Jenkins competed with, for or against the likes of Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Ron Santo, Carlton Fisk, Carl Yastrzemski, Billy Martin, Hank Aaron, Leo Durocher, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Bob Gibson and Juan Marichal. "I played against the greatest players of all time," Jenkins said. (Hawkeyesports.com)
ERROL CASTENS: Egg Bowl win-win, Huckabees huckster and locked clocks Nov 27, 2007
Leo Durocher notwithstanding, sometimes nice guys dont finish last. No matter which side one is on, Sylvester Crooms absolute wordlessness in the face of his teams comeback Friday was touching. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
The Giants' Plans Changed Nov 22, 2007
Leo Durocher Preferred San Francisco if the Team Were to Move. A few weeks after the 1954 World Series, Giants manager Leo Durocher expressed the view that if the New York Giants franchise were ever shifted, he would like it to be to San Francisco. (Suite101.com)
Dodgers Shut Out of MVP Voting Nov 21, 2007
Three--Ron Cey, Leo Durocher and Frank Howard. Two--Carl Erskine, Jake Fournier and Gary Sheffield. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Stapleton: EC overcomes adversity Nov 21, 2007
"[Former Brooklyn Dodgers manager] Leo Durocher had it wrong," Eastern Christian coach Barry Veenstra said. "Nice kids can finish first.". (NorthJersey.com, NJ)
Penny and Lowe, Led in Innings Per Start Nov 17, 2007
pennant winning year of 1941, Whit Wyatt and Kirby Higbe won 22 games each for manager Leo Durocher. Higbe started 39 times, had 19 complete games and relieved in another 11. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
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)
Torre hired to manage Dodgers Nov 3, 2007
"Since Lasorda left during the 1996 season after suffering a heart attack, the Dodgers are 1-9 in three playoff appearances. One of those was in 2006, Little's first year as manager, when the Dodgers won the NL wild card with an 88-74 record but were swept by the New York Mets in the first round of the playoffs.Torre ranks eighth on baseball's career list with 2,067 victories. He also managed the Mets, St. Louis and Atlanta but won only one division title in the NL, in 1982 with the Braves.He... (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Torre signs three-year, $13M deal Nov 2, 2007
Torre passed former Dodgers managers Leo Durocher (2,009) and Walter Alston (2,040) last season on the career wins list. He has 76 postseason victories. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Dodgers give Torre 3-year contract Nov 2, 2007
SI.com - MLB - Torre quickly resurfaces as Dodgers manager - Thursday November 1, 2007 10:09PM. Torre hired to manage Dodgers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
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)
Cyclones Sweep Away Grooms in 1889 Oct 27, 2007
That description would have made Leo Durocher smile. An even smaller crowd braved the elements the following day and Louisville knotted the series with a 6-2 win. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Grady Little Ninth on Manager's List Oct 20, 2007
506 Leo Durocher 9 1939-46,49 738-565 ... 603 Leo Durocher 9 739-565. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
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)
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 leaves distinguished legacy Oct 19, 2007
At various points during the 2007 season, Torre whizzed past Leo Durocher and Casey Stengel on the all-time managerial lists, giving him New York-based opportunities to pause ... "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... (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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
On Sports: Yogi really did say all the things that he said Oct 17, 2007
Series time is always a good time to remember the great teams and players of the past, and also the great characters the game has produced quintessential left-hander Bill "Spaceman" Lee, brothers Dizzy and Daffy Dean, wily managers Casey Stengel and Leo Durocher, and crazy-like-a-fox owner Bill Veeck, to barely scratch the surface. Perhaps the greatest character of all, of course, is Yogi Berra. (The Union Democrat)
Mailbag: Any chance for A-Rod? Oct 16, 2007
Winning teams need players in the mold of Eddie Stanky, Leo Durocher, Thurman Munson and Ron Hunt. Scrappers, battlers. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Cubs really cursed? Fans think so | Video Oct 6, 2007
Or wonder about a black cat that made it onto the field at Shea Stadium and hissed at manager Leo Durocher just before the Cubs handed over first place to the Mets in 1969. Or point to that fateful moment in 2003 when, just five outs away from a trip to the World Series, a fan named Steve Bartman tipped a foul ball that seemed destined for Moises Alous glove. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cubs notes: Critics can't shake Lou Oct 5, 2007
The Official Site of The Chicago Cubs: News: Chicago Cubs News. 10/04/2007 10:14 PM ET Notes: Critics won't get Piniella's goat Lou's ad brings entertainment; four rookies experience October By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cubs in Deep Hole Oct 5, 2007
Chicago Cubs MLB Baseball. com: News on Tomorrow's Cubs, Today. (Chicago Cubs, TheInsiders.com)
Baseball's ardent fans bring on the antics Oct 4, 2007
Eventually, she used a cowbell and became a favorite of manager Leo Durocher. Today, baseball historians refer to her as possibly the most famous fan of all time. (Christian Science Monitor)
Baseball: Mets fans have nothing to complain about Oct 2, 2007
The spectacular collapse of the New York Mets ended on the season's final day with their elimination from the playoffs after holding a seven-game lead in their division on Sept. 12. " He was right. In 1966, the Cubs were 10th, the first team ever to finish below the Mets. Then came 1969, the season of miracles. The Cubs had an All-Star infield: Kessinger to Beckert to Banks, whose motto on doubleheader days was "Let's play three today. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Dodger Blood in the Arizona Sand Sep 23, 2007
Leo Durocher was credited with the quote "Nice Guys Finish Last" -- which he interpreted to mean he would rather have a rowdy group who played hard-nosed baseball than a clubhouse full of nice people who didn't. Each of us has worked with people we just didn't like much, but growling about it out loud was never considered. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
How best-laid plans of mice and coaches can go pear-shaped Sep 4, 2007
What New York Giants manager Leo Durocher really said was: "The nice guys over there are in seventh place.". In the NRL, seventh place can be a nice place. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Baseball talk given at Historical Society Aug 24, 2007
Also noted were eventual Mets manager Bobby Valentine of Stamford and NESN broadcaster Gary DiSarcina, as well as Leo Durocher, who grew up in West Springfield, Mass. won three pennants and one World Series as a manager, and is reported to have coined the phrase, "nice guys finish last," as well as Walter "Rabbit" Marranville, perhaps the best of the bunch at his position during the days of Ruth. (Windsor Journal, CT)
Braves' Cox breaks record with 132nd ejection Aug 15, 2007
SI.com - MLB - Braves' Cox sets record with 132nd career ejection - Tuesday August 14, 2007 9:47PM. Cox passes McGraw for most ejections with No. 132. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Cox breaks all-time ejections record Aug 15, 2007
The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Atlanta Braves News. Bobby Cox argues with plate umpire Ted Barrett, who ejected Cox after the fifth. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
No. 756 takes Giants back to 1951 Aug 10, 2007
Everyone huddled at third as Mueller was carried off the field, and manager Leo Durocher turned to Thomson telling him. "if you ever hit one, hit it now". (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Sports didn't just turn sour Jul 29, 2007
Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher was suspended for the 1947 season for hanging out with gamblers. You want true tales of addiction. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Signing Day: Former Huskie returns to promote new book Jul 20, 2007
The 1969 Cubs, considered one of the best in the team's history, with the likes of Hall of Famers Ernie Banks, Billy Williams and Ferguson Jenkins and manager Leo Durocher, led the Eastern Division for most of the season, but fell apart and finished second to the New York Mets in one of the greatest collapses in sports history. Feldmann, who played for Northern Illinois from 1988-92, said he didn't want the book to be perceived as a negative account of the season. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Former Negro Leagues standout, author coming to town to speak at event Jul 13, 2007
Irvin, who had stolen home safely five or six times that season, noticed that pitcher Allie Reynolds had a lengthy windup and asked manager Leo Durocher for the green light. "The pitch missed me by about 6 inches. When I slid across safely, [catcher] Yogi Berra said 'No! No!' and I said 'Yeah! Yeah!' ". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Crowds descend on AT&T Park Jul 11, 2007
" Most of the early crowd stood in a giant circle on King Street, watching arriving ballplayers walk down red carpets like princes, potentates or Grammy nominees. A few paused to sign autographs on their way into the stadium and didn't ask for money in return, the way players do at trading card shows these days. Other fans dug deep into their pockets for any remaining cash that the scalpers neglected to claim, and used it to buy official $80 sweatshirts and $180 warm-up jackets. Dave Crockett,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Mays, the ultimate All-Star, to be honored on Tuesday Jul 8, 2007
Longtime manager Leo Durocher put it more bluntly. If he could cook, Durocher once said of his center fielder, I d marry him. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Mays won over new home Jul 8, 2007
"Longtime manager Leo Durocher put it more bluntly."If he could cook," Durocher once said of his center fielder, "I'd marry him. " All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be published, broadcast or redistributed in any manner. San Francisco slugger Willie Mays shows his batting form during the All-Star Game in Pittsburgh on July 7, 1959. AP File Photo Story Tools More Sports Most Popular Stories Last 24 hours Last 7 days Ad Links Advertisements Print Ads Search for: Top Jobs Quick... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Yankees safe at home Jun 30, 2007
Manager Joe Torre also picked up win No. 2,010 to move one ahead of Leo Durocher for ninth on the career list. He appeared ready to pass Durocher Thursday night with New York leading Baltimore, 8-6, in the eighth but the game was suspended because of rain. (Boston Globe)
Mussina Throws Seven Innings As Yankees Edge A's Jun 30, 2007
" Jorge Posada knocked in the other run with a single, as the Yankees won for just the second time in nine games. Yankees manager Joe Torre also earned win number 2,010 to move one ahead of Leo Durocher for ninth on the career list. Shannon Stewart had three hits, while Eric Chavez doubled and scored for Oakland, which has dropped seven of its last eight games. Joe Kennedy (2-6) was tagged for two runs on seven hits, with three walks and five strikeouts over six innings in the start. The Yankees... (WNBC.com, NY)
Yanks' bullpen secures Mussina's win Jun 30, 2007
Mussina's ERA is dipping downward, and his confidence is shooting skyward, especially after his seven strong innings against the Athletics on Friday night in a 2-1 win at Yankee Stadium that handed manager Joe Torre his 2,010th career victory and lifted him past Leo Durocher for possession of ninth place on the all-time managerial wins list. "I just feel like I have my feet under me better on the mound and that I know where the ball is going, and I have confidence in my stuff," Mussina said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Cox ties career ejections record Jun 24, 2007
Cox matches McGraw's all-time career ejections mark. Updated: June 23, 2007, 9:30 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Yanks notes: Advice brings Cano back Jun 24, 2007
Torre tied Leo Durocher with Friday's win. Coming up: The Yankees will wrap up their weekend by the Bay on Sunday, matching up with the Giants for one final contest. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yankees enjoy visit to San Francisco Jun 23, 2007
After Mariano Rivera recorded the final out of the ninth inning, locking down his ninth save, Jeter presented Torre with the baseball, commemorating Torre's 2,009th career victory to tie him with Leo Durocher for ninth place on the all-time list. "Anytime you're in the top 10 of anything, it's pretty impressive," Torre said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
A-Rod belts No. 27 as Yanks extend Mets' woes Jun 18, 2007
Torre has 2,008 victories as a manager, one behind Leo Durocher for ninth place on the career list. extended his hitting streak to 12 games. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Raising a question by raising the rims Jun 15, 2007
UNION-TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICES. Tyler Besecker started from near the bench. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
For fans of Earnhardt, ride could turn bumpy Jun 13, 2007
Driver expected to join rival at Hendrick By Bill Ordine Sun reporter Originally published June 13, 2007. For Earnhardt fans, today's expected announcement that Dale Jr. will drive for Hendrick Motor- sports next year is the worst of all worlds. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Hall of Famer Jenkins,who 'met the devil,' provides advice for preps Jun 9, 2007
"His name was Leo Durocher," Jenkins, 63, told the gathering of high school All-American baseball players Sunday evening at the Sandia Casino ballroom. "Everything was four-letter words.". (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
The Frankfort Beat Jun 8, 2007
Fans as old as me remember a player/manager named Leo Durocher. Leo advised prot/g/s, Never kick dirt on an umpire. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
A-Rod slam seals Torres 2,000th win Jun 8, 2007
Torre became the 10th manager in major league history to get 2,000 wins and is nine shy of tying Leo Durocher for ninth place. Thats awesome. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Schilling just misses no-hitter in Red Sox' 1-0 win over Athletics Jun 8, 2007
Torre became the 10th manager in major league history to get 2,000 victories and is nine shy of tying Leo Durocher for ninth place. Jose Contreras (4-6) allowed three runs and four hits in 7 1-3 innings as Chicago lost for the 10th time in 12 games. (International Herald Tribune)
A-Rod's Slam Helps Torre Get 2,000th Victory Jun 8, 2007
Torre became the 10th manager in major league history to get 2,000 victories and is nine shy of tying Leo Durocher for ninth place. Derek Jeter, given a rare night off from the starting lineup, pinch hit leading off the eighth against Jose Contreras (4-6), advanced on a one-out wild pitch and took third when Melky Cabrera beat out an infield single to shortstop. (WNBC.com, NY)
Yanks pull out finale late Jun 8, 2007
"I thought the game was very special," said Torre, who is 10th all-time, nine wins behind Leo Durocher ... " Scott Proctor (1-3) picked up the win in relief of Mike Mussina, who might have had his best start of the season -- allowing a run on four hits with no walks over six-plus innings. Jeter might have hugged his manager, but Mussina seemed a bit irritated that he was removed after throwing 79 pitches. Mussina didn't even realize, he said, that the bullpen was warming up when Torre came for... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yankees' Skipper Gets Win No. 2,000 Jun 8, 2007
Hideki Matsui, Melky Cabrera and Robinson Cano drove in the other runs for the Yankees, who won three of four in the series and gave manager Joe Torre his 2,000th win placing him 10th on the all-time list, nine behind Leo Durocher. Jose Contreras (4-6) allowed four hits and three runs over 7 1/3 innings, fanning five, but was tagged with the loss. (Click2Houston, TX)
As Cox nears the record for ejections, it's time to reminisce with Earl Weaver. Jun 1, 2007
SI.com - Writers - John Donovan: Feisty Weaver holds court on the art of the ejection - Thursday May 31, 2007 12:39PM. Feisty Weaver holds court on the art of the ejection. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Tops in tosses? Braves' Cox nears fabled mark for ejections May 30, 2007
Braves' Cox on verge of ejection record - USATODAY.com. NEWS AND INFORMATION. (USA Today -- Sports)
