Ten pre-1943 players considered for Hall Aug 26, 2008
It voted in former commissioner Bowie Kuhn, former Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley, managers Dick Williams and Billy Southworth and former Pittsburgh owner Barney Dreyfuss while bypassing former players' association head Marvin Miller. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
UNO's Miller fondly remembers Upshaw Aug 25, 2008
Major League Baseball's players union was being run by the legendary Marvin Miller, who was largely undefeated in his conflicts with the baseball hierarchy. The NBA players had retained a professional negotiator, Larry Fleischer, like Garvey and Miller an attorney by trade. (Nola.com -- Sports)
It's cheeky and cheesy ... just like the main story Aug 4, 2008
Players union pioneer Marvin Miller. COMPILED BY BILL SUDA FROM NEWS SERVICES, ONLINE REPORTS. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
The sellouts aren't the ballplayers Jul 15, 2008
Marvin Miller simply opened the industry up to the workers. If the game is financially out of reach for the average fan, don't blame Miller and the players; it's obviously still what the market will bear. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
N-D&L photo/PAM CASSADY An Amish man surveys the damage done to the Miller Sawmill by a fire Tuesday. Jun 28, 2008
The fire began just before noon on Tuesday at the sawmill owned by Marvin Miller. Though the official cause of the fire is undetermined, it is believed to have started with a mulcher. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Richard DeitschMEDIA CIRCUS Jun 3, 2008
I particularly admired the zeal in which he argued for Marvin Miller to be in the Hall of Fame ("The National Baseball Hall of Fame has become a national joke,". "Its latest electoral contrivance elected three former executives to the Hall yesterday, none named Marvin Miller. Making the committee's decision even worse, one of the three is named Bowie Kuhn."). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hearing trapped parents, Hugo neighbors rushed to help May 27, 2008
Marvin Miller moved in closer to help. "They just kept screaming, 'My children, my children!' Miller said on Monday, one day after a tornado whipped through this St. Paul suburb and killed 2-year-old Nathaniel Prindle. That boy's parents were the ones Miller found. His mother's face was cut up, the father had broken bones, said Miller and another neighbor who rushed in to help, Troy Ashton. The family's 4-year-old daughter was found quickly, under parts of a shattered wall. She wasn't breathing.... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Schultz: Biggest challenge is to survive May 24, 2008
There were $100 million in losses in three years, this despite players agreeing to a 25 percent salary cut and voiding the last two years on guaranteed five-year contracts (blow that out your Marvin Miller). Most important, the league was underwritten partly by Cox Communications, which pretty much killed any chance I had of getting a significant raise. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Flood overlooked for too long Apr 20, 2008
Curt Flood, left, and Marvin Miller pose before appearing on TV inside ABC Television Studio in New York on Jan. 3, 1970 ... Guided by Marvin Miller, the first head of the Players Association and ultimately backed by the union, the case was heard by the Supreme Court. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Alzheimer's hope over US therapy Apr 11, 2008
In video footage, supplied and edited by the clinic, a nurse sits down with 82-year old Marvin Miller, who frowns and mumbles incoherently as she asks him a series of basic questions. He fails to recognise everyday objects including a bracelet and a pencil. (BBC News -- Health)
Weaver dominant in beating Texas Apr 6, 2008
Torii Hunter -- honored before the game as the 2007 Marvin Miller Man of the Year in a vote of his peers -- drove in the decisive run against losing pitcher Kevin Millwood with a fifth-inning double after Howard Kendrick's RBI single had broken a scoreless duel an inning earlier. Weaver had deduced right out of the chute that it wasn't going to be easy. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
REQUIRED READING Mar 23, 2008
by Pico Iyer (Knopf) Given current events in Tibet, the release of this personal look at the Dalai Lama could not be more timely (New York Post -- Opinions)
NFL needs fiscal timeout Mar 18, 2008
Gene Upshaw is the new Marvin Miller. If the owners dont get control of themselves, and quickly, this league we love will outprice the fan base that made it Americas game. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Patriots game days away, but these observations can't wait Jan 16, 2008
We thought we were done with John Harrington, but the affable accountant should be again embarrassed if he had any part in the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee's shunning of Marvin Miller last month. Rudy Giuliani was a member of the Garden City Red Sox in 1954. (Boston Globe)
The whole truth? Dec 14, 2007
Defending the players association used to be a way of striking back at "the man." That was back when union chief Marvin Miller was the crusty former steelworker negotiator telling wealthy businessmen to take a hike. Shoot, all the working stiffs could relate to that, right. (Globe and Mail)
Miller notebook: Oakland stuck in limbo with Haren Dec 13, 2007
Few people in history have had as significant an impact on the game as Marvin Miller, who engineered the advent of free agency and various other players' rights in the 1970s and forever changed things. You can argue whether Miller should have been voted into the Hall by the Veterans' Committee last week -- the feeling here is a resounding yes given the current structure -- but one thing should be obvious: If Miller wasn't elected, then former commissioner Bowie Kuhn shouldn't have been, either. (CBS News)
No shortage of stories from Illini and BU Dec 12, 2007
As the first Bradley team in any sport to reach an NCAA "Elite 8'' since the baseball team made the College World Series in 1956, could Hollywood even come up with a script as good as this year's Braves' Cinderella soccer season? For those in Illini nation still upset about the no-call of an apparent excessive Arizona time-out at the end of regulation in Saturday's game in the United Center, there's no guarantee the flustered Illini (10-of-22 from the foul line) would have even made the... (Pekin Times, IL)
Pending deals: Gagne with Brewers, Bradley with Rangers Dec 10, 2007
Fay Vincent, who served as commissioner from 1989-92, says the Hall of Fame and Veterans Committee "let one go through its legs" when it elected former commissioner Bowie Kuhn and not former players union leader Marvin Miller ... "Miller had a bigger impact on baseball than any commissioner, owner or player in the past 40 years. "The members of the committee that elected Bowie Kuhn and passed on Marvin Miller should feel ashamed. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sports letters Dec 9, 2007
OTHER HOF NODS: If Marvin Miller belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame, then what about Curt Flood and Andy Messersmith. Flood, at great personal loss, almost single-handedly broke Major League Baseball's infamous reserve clause and Messersmith led the way to the players' right to free agency. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Bauman: Meetings wrap up with Tigers on top Dec 7, 2007
A Hall of Fame Veterans Committee managed to elect former Commissioner Bowie Kuhn without electing players union leader Marvin Miller. Given the record when these two met head-to-head, this seemed a bit like picking Alf Landon over Franklin Delano Roosevelt. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Winter Meeting Notes: Miller denied entry into Hall Dec 5, 2007
Marvin Miller refused entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame - cleveland ... Marvin Miller refused entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame ... - Marvin Miller, the man who turned baseball upside down and made the player king, did not make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday in voting by the veterans committee. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
* Marvin Miller gets ignored for Baseball Hall of Fame honor Dec 5, 2007
Marvin Miller gets ignored for Baseball Hall of Fame honor ... Former Major League Baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn was elected to the US Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee on Monday while his longtime adversary, players' union boss Marvin Miller, was left out for the second time this year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Pettitte to return to the Yankees' rotation next season Dec 4, 2007
Pioneering union head Marvin Miller received only three of 12 possible votes, but his adversary, the late Kuhn, got in. Asked whether the Veterans Committee has an axe to grind, Twins great Harmon Killebrew said, "Not that I'm aware of. I knew Marvin Miller. I met him when I was player and he did great work on behalf of the players.". (Boston Globe)
At last, Hall call to Dick Williams Dec 4, 2007
There was surprise and some outrage Monday that groundbreaking players' union head Marvin Miller was not elected to the Hall of Fame, especially when Kuhn, his contemporary, was chosen. Miller, 90, told the Associated Press that his first reaction was to laugh when he heard the results (he received only three of 12 possible votes), and he added of the committee's decision-making, "It's not a pretty picture.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kuhn, O'Malley and 3 others elected to Baseball Hall of Fame Dec 4, 2007
Marvin Miller snubbed ... Former commissioner Bowie Kuhn was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the revamped Veterans Committee on Monday while his longtime adversary, players' union boss Marvin Miller, was left out for the second time this year ... I was surprised that Marvin Miller did not receive the required support given his important impact on the game, Selig said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Kuhn one of five Hall-bound Dec 4, 2007
-- At last, Bowie Kuhn beat Marvin Miller at something ... "Bowie was a close friend and a respected leader who served as commissioner during an important period in history, amid a time of change," commissioner Bud Selig said, adding: "I was surprised that Marvin Miller did not receive the required support given his important impact on the game." ... 3), Bob Howsam (25), Marvin Miller (25). (ESPN -- Baseball)
Was Miller snubbed? Dec 4, 2007
-- Marvin Miller heard the news that Bowie Kuhn had been elected to the Hall of Fame and started laughing ... --Marvin Miller on the election results ... I was surprised that Marvin Miller did not receive the required support given his important impact on the game. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Sources: BoSox lead in Santana race Dec 4, 2007
Ex-players' association head Marvin Miller saw his vote percentage plummet from 64 percent to 25 percent, largely due to a shift that made current and former management members a majority. Washington acquired outfielder from Tampa Bay for minor league left-hander Glenn Gibson. (ESPN -- Baseball)
What makes a Hall of Famer? Dec 4, 2007
Meanwhile, there remain no living Hall of Fame umpires and, most surprising of all, still no place in Cooperstown for legendary former players association director Marvin Miller, still spry and feisty at 90 ... Donald Fehr, the union's current director, was not exaggerating when he said, "Over the entire scope of the last half of the 20th century, no other individual had as much influence on the game of baseball as did Marvin Miller.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Pettitte to return for Yankees Dec 4, 2007
" The decision came as the Yankees set a Monday deadline for the Minnesota Twins to decide whether they will trade them two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana for pitcher Phil Hughes, center fielder Melky Cabrera and a midlevel prospect. Kuhn beats Miller in Hall of Fame voting NASHVILLE, Tenn. - At last, Bowie Kuhn beat Marvin Miller at something. The late commissioner was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday while Miller was rejected by a revamped Veterans Committee stacked... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bowie Kuhn elected to Hall of Fame Dec 4, 2007
The former commissioner Bowie Kuhn was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the revamped Veterans Committee on Monday while his longtime adversary, the players' union boss Marvin Miller, was left out for the second time this year. The former Dodger owner Walter O'Malley, the managers Dick Williams and Billy Southworth and the former Pirate owner Barney Dreyfuss also were elected. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Marvin Miller: They love him or they hate him Dec 4, 2007
Marvin Miller: They love him or they hate him - International Herald Tribune ... Marvin Miller: They love him or they hate him ... Its latest electoral contrivance elected three former executives to the Hall on Monday, none named Marvin Miller. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Five elected to Hall by Vets Dec 4, 2007
"We've been crying all over the house today. It's the highest honor. I just certainly appreciate that. I'm very humbled by it, if I can ever be humbled because you know me." On the ballot of 10 executives, O'Malley, the Dodgers owner who moved the team from Brooklyn to Los Angeles 50 years ago; Kuhn, the Commisioner from 1969 to 1984; and Dreyfuss, a turn-of-the-century pioneer and owner of the Pirates, headed a list that also included Marvin Miller, the former executive director of the Players... (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
NY deadline? Dec 3, 2007
Former players' union head Marvin Miller and former Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley head the executives/pioneers' ballot, and Billy Martin, Whitey Herzog and Doug Harvey are on the managers/umpires' ballot. On Tuesday, GMs will likely vote on new standards for head protection for first- and third-base coaches and will again discuss what type of instant replay proposal they would like commissioner Bud Selig to consider. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Santana the hot topic as baseball'ls winter meetings approach Dec 1, 2007
Marvin Miller, the 90-year-old former union head who led players to free-agent riches, and longtime NL umpire Doug Harvey came close to induction in recent elections. Previous Story. (North County Times)
Red Sox set sights on Santana Dec 1, 2007
Marvin Miller, the 90-year-old former union head who led players to free-agent riches, and longtime NL umpire Doug Harvey came close to induction in recent elections. Details about the next World Baseball Classic were expected to be announced as well. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Marvin Miller still deserves a Hall pass Nov 30, 2007
It's time for Marvin Miller to get his Hall of Fame pass - USATODAY.com ... It's time for Marvin Miller to get his Hall of Fame pass ... No one, however, was more upset than union chief Marvin Miller. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mailbag: Why let Lo Duca go? Nov 27, 2007
When all is said and done, one conclusion is undeniable: The work of Marvin Miller on behalf of the players was the work of a genius. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Bavasi a legendary baseball character Nov 26, 2007
For all those reasons, Bavasi is on the 2008 Veterans Committee ballot on Executives/Pioneers with Bowie Kuhn, Barney Dreyfuss, John Fetzer, Bob Howsam, Ewing Kauffmann, John McHale Sr., Walter O'Malley, Gabe Paul and Marvin Miller. As many as four candidates can be elected by a 75-percent vote of the 12-member committee, which will meet via conference call on Dec. 2 to make its decision. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
More > Nov 24, 2007
2 percent), Marvin Miller (63 percent) and Walter O'Malley (44. 4 percent) and tied with Buzzie Bavasi. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Smoltz accepts Branch Rickey Award Nov 20, 2007
He was the player's choice as the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award in '02 and '03 and won baseball's highest honor, The Roberto Clemente Award, in '05. "God-given talent has given me the ability to do the things that I enjoy to do, but it's the things off the field that hopefully will leave a mark," Smoltz said. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
These are heady times for Martina Hingis and the tennis world as wacky events and accusations continue to accumulate. Nov 15, 2007
Tennis is desperate for a "Curt Flood moment" or for a Marvin Miller to swoop in and organize the labor force. It might not prevent allegations of match-fixing, cocaine use and poisoning. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Ex-Tribe GM Nominated For Hall Of Fame Nov 9, 2007
The 10 executives eligible for election: Buzzie Bavasi Barney Dreyfuss John Fetzer Bob Howsam Ewing Kauffmann Bowie Kuhn John McHale Marvin Miller Walter OMalley Gabe Paul. The 16-member electorate charged with reviewing the managers/umpires ballot features Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Jim Bunning, Bob Gibson, Fergie Jenkins, Al Kaline, Tom Lasorda, Phil Niekro, Tony Perez, Earl Weaver and Billy Williams; former executive Jim Frey; current executives Roland Hemond (Diamondbacks) and Bob Watson... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Union: No more than 11 free agents were asked to speak with Mitchell Nov 9, 2007
HALL OF FAME: Billy Martin, Marvin Miller and Doug Harvey are among 20 former managers, executives and umpires on the new Hall of Fame ballots to be considered by the revamped Veterans Committee when it votes next month. Former Padres manager Dick Williams also is on the list. (North County Times)
Martin among 20 veterans on new Hall ballot Nov 9, 2007
NEW YORK (AP) -- Billy Martin, Marvin Miller and Doug Harvey are among 20 former managers, executives and umpires on the new Hall of Fame ballots to be considered by the revamped Veterans Committee when it votes next month. Whitey Herzog, Davey Johnson, Gene Mauch and Bowie Kuhn are other notable candidates up for induction in 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Hunter named Man of the Year Oct 28, 2007
Hunter was recognized for that work, along with his play this past season, when he was named the Marvin Miller Man of the Year by the MLB Players Association on Saturday. The award is given annually to "the player in either league whose on-field performance and contributions to his community inspire others to higher levels of achievement.". (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Braun voted NL's top rookie Oct 26, 2007
The Brewers cast their Players Choice ballots in mid-September and voted for an outstanding rookie, pitcher, player and comeback player in each league as well as the overall player of the year a 0000149E nd the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award, which goes to the player whose on-field performance and contributions in the community most inspire others to a higher level of achievement. On Wednesday, Milwaukee first baseman Prince Fielder was named the NL's most outstanding player. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Players Vote Sabathia AL's Best Pitcher Oct 25, 2007
Marvin Miller Man of the Year: Tom Glavine (New York Mets), Torii Hunter (Minnesota), Jake Peavy (San Diego). Related Stories. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Fielder earns Players Choice nod Oct 25, 2007
"Growing up, you never say you are going to hit 50 home runs or be in a pennant race or anything like this. This whole year was great all-around in terms of my season and the team's." In balloting conducted by accounting firm KPMG, Major League players selected an outstanding rookie, pitcher, player and comeback player in each league, as well as the overall player of the year and the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award, which goes to the player whose on-field performance and contributions in the... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Draw inspires Shelton, flusters Amity Sep 19, 2007
Coach Marvin Miller and the Gaelettes have high expectations for this season. "Ten wins or better and third place or better in the Housy," Miller said. (New Haven Register, CT)
Thome's quest to 500 made special by family Sep 14, 2007
" After pausing for a moment, Andrea added how her husband also gets a bit annoyed when his truck gets dirty. "Jim knows the guy at our car wash on a first-name basis," she added with a laugh. Reaching the milestone home run has been supplemented by Thome's selection as the White Sox representative for the Hank Aaron Award, not to mention his charitable work and character around the game being recognized through his nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award and Marvin Miller Man of the Year... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Mailbag: Will Blalock switch spots? Sep 11, 2007
The rants against Boras often remind me of those against Marvin Miller when he was running the Players Association. Now there are people who think Miller should be in the Hall of Fame. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Notes: Reinsdorf speaks out on Sox Sep 9, 2007
" Heart and hustle: Awards continue to find their way to Thome, who was presented with the White Sox Heart e Award by Minnie Minoso prior to Saturday afternoon's contest. Created in 2005, the award is voted on by former Major League players and is presented annually to a current player who demonstrates a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game. This award has very little to do with the individual player's on-field success or his team's... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Rays notes: Pena keen on returning Sep 8, 2007
Shields for Miller: James Shields is the Rays' nomination for the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award ... Players on each of the 30 Major League teams have nominated one teammate as a candidate for the 2007 Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
D-Backs Fell Friars; Webb Tired? Sep 7, 2007
--1B was nominated by his teammates as Arizona's entry for the Marvin Miller Award, given to the player whose on-field performance and contributions to the community inspire others to higher levels of achievement. --RHP , a starter-turned-reliever, might be the next pitcher to get a shot at the No. 5 starting job, although that spot in the rotation will be skipped until Tuesday because of an off-day. (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
Notes: Performance limited promotions Sep 6, 2007
First-class honoree: Jim Thome not only was announced Wednesday as the White Sox nominee for the 2007 Roberto Clemente Award but also was selected as the team's representative for the Marvin Miller Man of the Year award. The Clemente Award is presented annually to a player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to the team. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Notes: Gload available in a pinch Sep 6, 2007
Buck nominated for Miller Award: John Buck was the Royals nominee for the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award. Each team has one representative. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Rangers did OK, too Jul 31, 2007
SI.com - Writers - Jon Heyman: Rangers got a nice haul for Teixeira - Monday July 30, 2007 3:37PM. No small consolation. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Case of clock management Jul 1, 2007
Baseball, in large part because of Fehr and predecessor Marvin Miller, is the only major sport unable to implement a salary cap. Hockey players, in the summer of 2009, reserve the right to opt out of the collective bargaining agreement, and if they do, it will be for the express purpose of getting rid of the cap. (Boston Globe)
Plenty happening at Petco Jun 24, 2007
Sort of like Marvin Miller against major league owners back in the day. Young struck out 11 and gave up only one hit in seven innings. (Boston Globe)
Ex-Players, Union Battling Over Pensions Jun 17, 2007
If our pensions were on an equal basis with baseball's plan, we wouldn't be in this dire situation. We're after the truth, we're after justice, and we're going to get it. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Whiteside was a gem with his coverage of the diamond Jun 16, 2007
You could talk to Bud Selig, Marvin Miller, Hank Aaron, Jim Rice, or Carlton Fisk. Didn't matter. (Boston Globe)
To Miller, Selig's over the line with ... (Kevin Brewer) Jun 11, 2007
Just ask Marvin Miller, the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association from 1966 to 1982. "I think [Selig] is out of line," Miller says. (Washington Times, DC)
And you think buying is pricey? Apr 29, 2007
Marvin Miller, a partner in a 30-year-old Ormond Beach real estate business with more than 100 rental units, said the growing abyss between what homesteaded and non-homesteaded properties dole out for taxes is digging deeply into his income. "We can't keep up with it. That's the problem," said Miller, who started selling some of his property after his tax bill more than doubled during the past few years. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
A foreign Super Bowl being considered Apr 27, 2007
Commissioner Bud Selig told the APSE he believes former players' union head Marvin Miller belongs in the Hall of Fame. BASKETBALL Ex-BC star Williams declares for draft In a move that comes as no surprise, former Boston College center Sean Williams has filed to enter the NBA draft. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
