Go behind the headlines: From the economy and healthcare to politics and the environment - and so much more - On Point talks with newsmakers and real people about the issues that matter most. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. Klaas. He wound up with a 193-183 career record, a 3.54 ERA, and 36 shutouts. 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. In addition to that incident, Meyer was suspended for 10 days for bumping umpire Frank Dascoli so hard he popped the buttons on his jacket, and he received a seven-game suspension for bumping umpire Al Barlick after disputing a call at first base. He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. The game has said goodbye this year to so many crucial figures in its history: Morgan, Bob Gibson, Tom Seaver, Al Kaline, Lou Brock, Whitey Ford, Allen. liberty mutual commercial actor doug's wife liberty mutual commercial actor doug's wife [100] Wizkid departed E.M.E following the release of his second studio album and the expiration of his five-year contract. He was added to the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993 and inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. The album was supported by six singles, including the song "Jaiye Jaiye". Other young stars included Robin Roberts and Richie Ashburn. After four rocky starts in 1960, he was released. Carol Vorderman shows off her incredible curves in a leather skirt as voluptuous former Countdown star wiggles her bottom in latest social media update. [108][109] In February 2016, DJ Tunez became the in-house disc jockey,[110] and in May 2016, Efya, R2Bees, and Mr Eazi were signed to the label. [135] Wizkid was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2019. He had a 3.66 ERA through 325 games, 263 of them starts. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. [74] It was described as one of his "shining" moments of 2019,[75] thanks to numerous nominations at major international awards, earning him two Soul Train Music Awards,[76] a NAACP Image Award,[77] a BET Awards, and his first Grammy Award, for Best Music Video. Moreover, he revealed plans to establish a clothing line following the release of Sounds from the Other Side. A member of the pennant-winning Whiz Kids team, Simmons missed part of the 1950 season, including the World Series, serving in the National Guard during the Korean War. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete . See more. The group, based in New York City, consisted of members DJ Daryll C. (who died in 1999 due to diabetes), G. Man, La Shubee, Barry Bistro, Ek Mike C., and Reggie Reg. Mr. Simmons missed the 1951 season while serving in Germany, but went 14-8 on his 1952 return, was the National Leagues All-Star Game starter, and led the league in shutouts with six. [120] In another interview conducted in Ogudu-GRA, Lagos, he said he really did not want to find himself in that peculiar situation. My fingers start snapping and my hands start clapping. Getty Images. My strength is the ability to change speeds and my motion.. Mr. Simmons was promoted from Wilmington to pitch the 47 Phils final game. The 31-year-old lefty convinced his old teammate he could still win and St. Louis signed him for $30,000, $10,000 more than hed earned with the Phils the previous year. [26] On 12 June 2011, Wizkid hosted a launch party for the album at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites. But 1964 was certainly a highlight, especially the World Series.. [106][107] In August 2013, Wizkid signed L.A.X to Starboy, as its first recording act. [29] He worked with Banky W., Skales, Shaydee and Niyola to record E.M.E's compilation album Empire Mates State of Mind (2012). His military service also kept him out of the entire 1951 season. Complete coverage of the Fightin' Phils and their MLB rivals from NBC Sports Philadelphia. Then came the lawn-mower accident in June 1953. Meyer and Waitkus had had dinner together before Waitkus met Steinhagen in her hotel room. It hurt like hell to get on that train, Mr. Simmons said in 2009. The iconic Phillies "Whiz Kids" team, full of young players, won the National League pennant before falling in four games to the New York Yankees in the World Series. [120] In December 2012, Wizkid denied the baby scandal during an interview with Nonye Ben-Nwankwo of The Punch. / CBS Philadelphia. Astros win World Series in Game 6 against the Phillies. He got his nickname "Mad Monk" when he and four other starters on his high school basketball team all shaved their heads for a championship game. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. It features guest appearances from Femi Kuti, Banky W., Seyi Shay, Phyno, Tyga, Akon and Wale. On 5 April 2016, Wizkid became Nigeria's first artist to be listed on Billboards Twitter Last 24 hours chart, following his guest feature on Drake's Afrobeats-infused "One Dance" single, which charted at number 21. EME acts performed in several cities, including Houston, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, New York City, Providence, Calgary, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. In October 2013, he uploaded a picture of himself and his 2-year-old son, Boluwatife Balogun, to his Instagram account. Was turned down by every club & every crew. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. Later we added Cisco who used to hang out with Charlie Chase and we became the High Powered 3 MCs. Whiz Kid. Sadboy Fanatics hosts group sessions for fans to express their frustrations and introduce them to new mental health practices. He later rose to the limelight after releasing "Holla at Your Boy", the lead single from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011), which also spawned the singles "Tease Me/Bad Guys" and "Don't Dull". [93][94] In November 2013, Wizkid signed an endorsement deal with Guinness for the Guinness World of More concert, held at the Eko Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island, Lagos. As more tapes became available, they began to be. Ex-Phils manager and longtime big-league scout Hans Lobert called Mr. Simmons the best prospect hed ever seen. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 . In 1993, Simmons was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame. Among Phillies pitchers, Simmons is fifth all-time in wins and innings, pitching 1,939.2 innings. Meyer is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and three children. [117][118] The children were born in 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2022. He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. The . First I hear it and then I start to feel it. Curt Simmons poses for a photo in March 1953. Simmons was 93 years old. & Whiz Kid - Play That Beat Mr. D.J. Official Facebook Page of Dj WhizKid of Fame 95 FM. Hearing this rough mix of early Hip Hop DJing captured me at the present moment, the same way it did when I first started hearing DJ in the early 80s. [120] Wizkid broke his silence on the story during several interviews. He might remember better but I think Chan mailed me for one of my catalogs when I was selling flicks out of The Source. 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. But because postseason rosters had to be set in advance, he was ineligible. 08 ERA for the Phillies, and 1953, when he went 15-5 for the Dodgers. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter Susan. In 1945, as part of the Coplay American Legion team, he played in the Pennsylvania American Legion All-Star Game at Shibe Park and the East-West American Legion All-Star Game at the Polo Grounds. One of the greatest pitchers in franchise history, the lefty posted a record of 115-110 with 109 complete games, 18 shutouts and a 3.66 ERA in 325 games (263 starts) in 13 seasons with the team. [99] It was also reported that money was at the centre of the controversy. [36] In an interview with Ok!Nigeria TV at Disturbing Headquarters in London, he said the mixtape would be released in April. 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. One of the greatest pitchers in franchise history, the lefty posted a record of 115-110 with 109 complete games, 18 shutouts and a 3.66 ERA in 325 games (263 starts) in 13 seasons . In hip hop's earliest days, the music only existed in live form, and the music was spread via tapes of parties and shows. Jollof. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. I need music energy from my head to my feet - ah. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. Simmons went 193-183 with 163 complete games, 36 shutouts and a 3.54 ERA in 569 career appearances (462 starts) over 20 . T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. You see, I think the money has got to him a little. [58][59] On 12 May 2016, the song reached number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a position it kept for 10 non-consecutive weeks. The song premiered on Drake's OVO Sound Radio the same month. [citation needed] The album's release was preceded by three singles: "Daddy Yo" featuring Efya, "Sweet Love", and "Come Closer" featuring Drake. [79] The album launch was later postponed due to the Nigerian End SARS protests nationwide, until 30 October 2020. The newspaper also reported that Wizkid's Pepsi contract was renewed for two more years. He was 93. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. While connecting more dots within the Kung Fu and Hip Hop genres, I later find that Whiz Kid was responsible to the meeting of two more Hip Hop gents, DJ / Producer Paul Nice and Seattles Big Chan. Log in to submit a correction to this page . Hip hop mixtapes first appeared in the mid-1970s in New York City, featuring artists such as Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa. As part of that agreement, and as a way to see how Mr. Simmons performed against major leaguers, the Phillies scheduled the Egypt exhibition. Also Known As. Sadly Whiz Kid passed away in the late 80s. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. History. Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies 'Whiz Kids' team, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Ambler, Pa. Wizkid's fifth album More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022. Meyer, 74, succumbed at his home in Ogelsby, Ill., after a long battle with congestive heart disease. He also played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs and California Angels. First published on December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. 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. G.L.O.B.E. We finally convinced Harold G (as he was known) to join us, we dropped the other dj, and became DJ Whiz Kid and the High Powered MCs. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. Paul Nice at the time was placing ads in the back of the Source Magazine selling these films on VHS. Essence", a single from the album, became the first Nigerian song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. As he continued toward the dugout, it came down and hit him on the head. Someone else in the NY trading circle put me up on his true identity. I had my ups and downs, arm problems and some tough luck like cutting my toe with a lawn mower in 1953 when I was having a good year, he said in 2014. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. Sports support group helps Phillies fans cope with World Series loss. Former Councilmember Bobby Henon sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for taking bribes, Mayor Kenneys final budget plan designed to make the city more equitable for all its residents, Philly mayoral candidates are discussing gun violence tonight. [99] Prior to Wizkid's subliminal tweets, Banky W pacified fans by assuring them that nothing was amiss. In 2018, he was featured on the song "Checklist" by Normani and Calvin Harris, which reached number-one on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart. [15] In a radio interview with Tim Westwood in 2012, he said "his father has three wives". 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. [39], On 2 May 2013, Wizkid released the album's lead single "Jaiye Jaiye". 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