He was beatified on Saturday, making him the first millennial to be put on the path to Catholic sainthood. Curt Simmons, the beetle-browed bonus baby who debuted as an 18-year-old Phillies flamethrower and later reinvented himself as a crafty soft-tosser in St. Louis, died in his Ambler home on Tuesday. 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. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. Described as "one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history," Simmons had a 115-110 Phillies record, pitching 109 complete games with 18 shutouts. Tommy Boy - TB 836-7 Vinyl, 7" See Details on eBay available at $34.04 Buy It Now , Click to see shipping cost , 30-Day Returns, eBay Money Back Guarantee Moreover, he revealed plans to establish a clothing line following the release of Sounds from the Other Side. [46][47] In July 2014, Wizkid visited The Beat 99.9 FM studio in Lagos and told Toolz he had collaborated with Barbadian singer Rihanna. [83][84], In November 2021, at the 64th Annual Grammy Award, his album, Made in Lagos and his song "Essence" earned him two Grammy nominations. 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. Sadboy Fanatics hosts group sessions for fans to express their frustrations and introduce them to new mental health practices. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. [44] On 23 November 2013, he performed at the Guinness Big Eruption Concert in Accra, Ghana. [52] Wizkid first announced that he was working on a new album during a visit to London in October 2014. I probably put them in a slump, he said. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. ", "Wizkid "Ojuelegba Remix" [ft. 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After doing a lot of block stuff we started doing the T-Connection with Herc and thats when Whiz Kid really blew up. Asim (formally MC Lucky)Source: The Old School Hip Hop Forum. He lost Game 6 to Jim Bouton and the Yankees, but the Cardinals won Game 7 behind Gibson. This blog does not store any files on its server. [65] Wizkid released his third studio album Sounds from the Other Side on 14 July 2017. It was initially scheduled for release on 14 February 2011 but was later pushed back. [citation needed] The album's release was preceded by three singles: "Daddy Yo" featuring Efya, "Sweet Love", and "Come Closer" featuring Drake. While working on Superstar, Wizkid collaborated with record producers such as E-Kelly, Jay Sleek, Shizzi, DJ Klem, Masterkraft, Q-Beats and Samklef. His steelworker father promised the Phillies hed give them the final offer when the bidding started. The album was supported by five singles, including "Come Closer" featuring Drake. concert", "Pulse Exclusive Wizkid drops MTN for GLO, to earn N120m", "The war within E.M.E as Wizkid shocks fans", "Wizkid confirms he's FINALLY set to leave E.M.E", "Wizkid says he left Banky W's record label without a penny", "EME is Still Family! [21] The song was nominated for Best Pop Single, and earned him the Next Rated award at The Headies 2011. In original shrink Vinyl looks like new and play tested Perfect - 125566855485 Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. Though Mr. Simmons missed all of 1951 while in the military, was limited by an elbow injury to just 10 innings in 1959, and sliced off the tip of his left big toe in a 1953 lawn-mower accident, he managed 103 victories during the 1950s for mostly mediocre Phillies teams. Ex-Phils manager and longtime big-league scout Hans Lobert called Mr. Simmons the best prospect hed ever seen. [45], In February 2014, Wizkid became the first Nigerian musician to have over one million followers on Twitter. A few weeks later, Philadelphia signed him for $65,000, then a record bonus. Then in 1960, at just 31, he was released during a West Coast road trip. I was mowing a hill at home and pulled the mower back on my left foot, Mr. Simmons said. [19] He released "Holla at Your Boy" as the album's lead single on 2 January 2010. He shut out the New York Giants for eight innings and struck out nine in a 3-1 victory. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 . The left-hander won 17 games for the 1950 pennant-winners but missed the World Series when his National Guard unit was activated in September. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. [1] Wizkid attended Ijebu Ode Grammar School. Hall of Famers Hank Aaron and Stan Musial both cited Mr. Simmons as the pitcher who gave them the most trouble. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. 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. Simmons was born May 19, 1929 in Egypt, Pa., graduating from Whitehall High School, where he led the team to three straight Lehigh Valley championships. As part of that agreement, and as a way to see how Mr. Simmons performed against major leaguers, the Phillies scheduled the Egypt exhibition. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? 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. Share. DJ WHIZ KID, Portmore. Trea Turner, Phillies reach $300M, 11-year deal: AP source. (AP Photo). 08 ERA for the Phillies, and 1953, when he went 15-5 for the Dodgers. In an interview with a Nigerian Entertainment Today editor, he denied having a child. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. He started Game 3 of the 1964 World Series. WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. Bob Miller, a right-hander for the Philadelphia Phillies' 1950 "Whiz Kids" National League pennant winner who went on to coach alma mater Detroit Mercy for 36 years, died Saturday. [14][1] He grew up listening to King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti and Bob Marley. 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. He is best known for his remix of Infinity by Guru Josh , which peaked 1st on the Belgian chart and 2nd on the Dutch chart in 2008. 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". [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. Among Phillies pitchers, he ranks fifth all-time in both victories (115) and innings pitched (1,939). He wound up with a 193-183 career record, a 3.54 ERA, and 36 shutouts. 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[27] Superstar garnered Best Album of the Year at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and was nominated for Album of the Year at The Headies 2012. [17] They managed to release an album prior to disbanding. Fourteen years later, when he went a career-best 18-9 for the world-champion Cardinals, he defeated his former team four times, including an 8-5 win on Sept. 30 that completed the 64 Phils historic 10-game collapse. 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. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. [101] In a video interview with Capital Xtra in October 2019, Wizkid said he left E.M.E without any money.[102]. I lost about half-an-inch of my big toe, but it truly didnt bother me that much. His song "Soco" became his first Afrobeats single to be certified Gold in Canada. [136] He is also the most awarded artiste in The Headies award history. Whiz Kid. He was 93. [99] Prior to Wizkid's subliminal tweets, Banky W pacified fans by assuring them that nothing was amiss. PHILADELPHIA Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. PHOENIX Russ (Monk) Meyer, one of baseball's most colorful characters as a 1950 Phillies "Whiz Kid," a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers' "Boys of Summer" and, finally, a Yankee bench coach under Buck Showalter, has died. Agent DJ Whiz Kid (Early Hip Hop DJ) 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). 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. The album incorporates elements of Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and reggae. [22] Its music video was nominated for Most Gifted Newcomer Video at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards. Official Facebook Page of Dj WhizKid of Fame 95 FM. A teenage computer gamer and programmer from Italy who devoted the final years of his life to the church until his death in 2006 was beatified over the weekend, making him the . [13] He grew up in an interfaith household with twelve female siblings. [50], On 5 January 2015, Wizkid released the music video for "Ojuelegba", a song that highlights the struggles he endured in the early years of his recording career. [91][92] On 28 May 2013, Premium Times reported that Wizkid had signed a one-year deal with MTN Nigeria. The album features guest appearances from Banky W., Skales, D'Prince and Wande Coal. 2023 WWB Holdings, LLC. 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Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. Meyer broke in with the Cubs in 1946 and was sold to the Phillies in 1948. Wizkid established Starboy Entertainment in March 2013. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 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. He was also present during the recording sessions for Sound Sultan's debut album Jagbajantis. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. With the Phillies, he was the roommate of first baseman Eddie Waitkus, who attained baseball immortality when he was shot in a Chicago hotel room by female fan Ruth Ann Steinhagen in June 1949. Complete coverage of the Fightin' Phils and their MLB rivals from NBC Sports Philadelphia. It features Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician Femi Kuti. Simmons pitched 20 years in MLB, and was on the Phillies from 1947-1950 and 1952-1960. His military service also kept him out of the entire 1951 season. The population of tiny Egypt was barely over 700, but on the night of June 7, 1947, 6,252 fans gathered in that hamlet just north of Allentown to watch Mr. Simmons, an 18-year-old hometown hero, pitch for his local amateur team in an exhibition game against the Phillies. Jollof. He also earned three All-Star nods in 1952, 1953, and 1957. 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). In hip hop's earliest days, the music only existed in live form, and the music was spread via tapes of parties and shows. Start Over Agent Crash Crew (Crash Crew was an early hip-hop group who recorded for Sugar Hill Records. Waitkus recovered from the wound, but the incident became the genesis for the movie "The Natural. " We've received your submission. Carol gave a glimpse of her home in the . It was because of Mr. Gasca that the likes of The Rza, Quentin Tarantino, Samuel Jackson, New Yorkers and Hip Hop kids could get their fix and own these flicks on VHS from the mid 80s well into the 90s. They would go on to lose to the Yankees in a four-game sweep. [137] He was nominated in the Best Global Music Album and the Best Global Music Performance categories in the 64th Annual Grammy Awards for Made in Lagos Deluxe Edition and "Essence" respectively. 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. [42] The song's music video directed and shot in South Africa by Sesan. December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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