Yankees expected to make formal offer to top free agency t Dodgers' biggest problem isn't their new shortstop deficit, The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gangs All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry have first night out since bombshell 'Spare' released, 11-year-old reads aloud from 'pornographic' book he checked out from library at school board meeting. Mr. Simmons was promoted from Wilmington to pitch the 47 Phils final game. The nickname , however, went on to fit him well in his professional baseball career. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 "Whiz Kids" team, died Tuesday at his home in Ambler, Pa., the team announced in a news release. [88][89], More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022. [24] "Don't Dull", the album's third single, was released on 6 December 2010. [41] The Del B-produced "On Top Your Matter" was released as the album's second single on 26 October 2013. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. It was initially released as a freestyle rap. Frank is a columnist and general assignment reporter focusing on sports enterprise, projects and features. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. A series of hip surgeries incapacitated him in recent years. Furthermore, it was reported that troubles within E.M.E began as early as the E.M.E All Stars concert in 2012. Curt Simmons, Philadelphia Phillies grabbed the ball off the Giants bat, still rolling on his back. As more tapes became available, they began to be. [9] The album includes the single "Essence" featuring Tems, which became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100,[10] and reached the top ten following a remix released by Justin Bieber. At one point Whiz was like, you need to get up with Channing in Seattle his laser disc collection is SERIOUS ! Paul Nice. Meyer's best known temper tantrum happened during a TV "Game of the Week" in 1953 when, as a Dodger, he was pitching against his former Phillies teammates. [7] In October 2020, he released his fourth album, Made in Lagos, which received commercial success and acclaim,[8] reaching number-one on the Billboard World Album Chart. Also Known As. He was inducted into the Phillies' Wall of Fame in 1993. The album incorporates elements of Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and reggae. December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM Harold McGuire. The album's production was handled by Sarz, Shizzi, Uhuru, Del B, Dokta Frabz, Maleek Berry, Legendury Beatz and Spellz. In 1983, Tommy Boy Records held a promotional contest, in which entrants were asked to remix the single "Play That Beat, Mr. D.J." by G.L.O.B.E. We only index and link to content provided on other servers. He started twice in that World Series, getting the loss in Game 3 despite limiting the Yankees to one run in eight innings. The tour kicked off in July and ended in September 2012. Log in to submit a correction to this page . Carol Vorderman shows off her incredible curves in a leather skirt as voluptuous former Countdown star wiggles her bottom in latest social media update. You see, I think the money has got to him a little. Astros win World Series in Game 6 against the Phillies. He ranks fifth in team history in wins and innings (1,939 2/3), sixth in games started, tied for sixth in shutouts, and ninth in strikeouts (1,052). Simmons went 193-183 with 163 complete games, 36 shutouts, and a 3.54 ERA in 569 career appearances (462 starts) over 20 big league seasons with four teams. They would go on to lose to the Yankees in a four-game sweep. Published Dec. 13, 2022 Updated Jan. 3, 2023. Simmons was inducted on to the Phillies' Wall of Fame in 1993 and into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. Meyer was in three World Series and was a member of the 1955 world champion Dodgers. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. The . Wizkid established Starboy Entertainment in March 2013. Phillies Wall of Famer Curt Simmons died at his Ambler, Pa., home on Tuesday at 93 years of age. For years I've heard the name DJ Whiz Kid (Play That Beat Mr. DJ)weather it be on wax with his partner MC G.L.O.B.E or in passing conversation with older DJ's discussing history and some of the under mentioned DJs and MC's within the Hip Hop universe. PHILADELPHIA Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. His place in baseball will forever be tied to the 1950 Phillies team, who won the NL pennant with a swath of the roster being 26 or younger, hence the "Whiz Kids" moniker. All rights reserved. [11], In 2012, Wizkid signed a one-year endorsement deal with Pepsi reportedly worth US$350,000. He ranks fifth in team history in wins and innings (1,939 2/3), sixth in games started, tied for sixth in shutouts and ninth in strikeouts (1,052). He was 93. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. He had a shutout going into the seventh inning when he loaded the bases and went to a full count on future Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn. In the interview we discuss a chance meeting between Johnnyray Gasca and Whiz Kid (who was a big collector of Kung Fu flicks) while in NYs Chinatown digging for VHS tapes. He has a sizzling fastball and a good curve, Lobert told The Inquirer. I won, my career as a DJ took off and I lost my close friend Ricky who died on a basketball court in Korea at the age of 22. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. High quality Dj Whiz Kid Died-inspired gifts and merchandise. 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He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. The first tape I managed to score featured him at the 1982 Battle of The DJs at the Music Seminar along with DJs Charlie Chase and Jazzy Jay and was hosted by Grand Master Caz. Bob Miller, who pitched 10 seasons with the Phillies and was in the rotation of the 1950 Whiz Kids, died two weeks ago. He might remember better but I think Chan mailed me for one of my catalogs when I was selling flicks out of The Source. It features guest appearances from Femi Kuti, Banky W., Seyi Shay, Phyno, Tyga, Akon and Wale. http://www.discogs.com/release/260421Salt n Pepa - My Mike Sounds NiceSweet Tee - Its my beatDJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - The Magnificent Jazzy JeffWor. 1 as Lead Artist With 'One Dance', "Wizkid Continues His Hot Streak With a New Banger Alongside DJ Henry X", "DJ Henry XWizkid "Like This" [ft. 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The History: Moved to Germany wanted to DJ. In October 2013, he uploaded a picture of himself and his 2-year-old son, Boluwatife Balogun, to his Instagram account. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. 08 ERA for the Phillies, and 1953, when he went 15-5 for the Dodgers. The iconic Phillies . Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Nigerian singer and songwriter (born 1990), The logo of Wizkid's Starboy Entertainment imprint, 19902010: Early life and career beginnings, Wizkid began his singing career when he was 11 years old, in 2001. [127], In an interview with Alex Frank of Vogue magazine in February 2015, Wizkid said he wears a mixture of streetwear and traditional Nigerian clothes. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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