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. 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). Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, Art Prints would be at home in any gallery. Harold McGuire. But your walls are better. 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. 13 on Billboard Hot 100", "Wizkid, Burnaboy, oda Nigerian artists wey dey 2022 Grammy nomination", "H.E.R., Chris Brown and Jazmine Sullivan lead nominations for 2021 Soul Train Awards", "Wizkid sets release date for "More Love, Less Ego" album", "Wizkid becomes first African to headline Rolling Loud Festival", "WizKid first African act to headline Rolling Loud Toronto", "Nigeria: Tiwa Savage and Wizkid Unveiled As Pepsi Ambassadors", "Pop Star Wizkid Signs Multi-Million Naira Endorsement Deal With Pepsi", "Updated Guinness Nigeria Signs New Deals With Wizkid, Davido, Olamide & More For Their New Campaign", "P-Square, Davido and others ignite Guinness World of More. 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). Im a pitcher now, no longer a thrower, Mr. Simmons said at the time. It hurt like hell to get on that train, Mr. Simmons said in 2009. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. Zack Wheeler Hits 97 Out of the Chute, Works in a New Pitch, Hates New Pitch Clock, Darick Hall Battling for Phillies Roster Spot, Working in Outfield at Spring Training, Pennsylvania Man Accused of Trying to Bring Explosive on Airplane, Vehicle With Baby Inside Stolen in Upper Darby, Police Say, This 26-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a Luxury Tiny Home' She Built for $35,000 in Her Backyard Take a Look Inside, QVC Parent Company Qurate Lays Off 400 as Part of Turnaround Plan. Play That Beat Mr DJ. [19], Wizkid began recording his debut studio album Superstar in 2009. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. and Whiz Kid. A few days later, Hall of Famer and former Phillie Joe Morgan died. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [63][64], In March 2017, he signed a record deal with RCA Records. He was 93. His mother is a Pentecostal Christian and his father practices Islam. [10], At the 27th annual South African Music Awards, Made in Lagos received a nomination for the Rest of Africa Award. The lefty was part of the 1950 Phillies "Whiz Kid" team, missing the World Series to serve in the Korean War. [19][17] He cited Naeto C as one of the people who mentored and coached him when he was 15 years old. Meyer's best seasons were 1949, when he was 17-8 with a 3. [4][5] He began recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaborative album with the Glorious Five (5), a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. From the archives: Why Phillies pitcher Curt Simmons missed the 1950 World Series is hard to fathom today, The Phillies World Series history, from The Inquirer photo archives, California residents do not sell my data request. PHILADELPHIA (AP) Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. Despite the lawn-mower setback, in 1954 he posted career bests of 21 complete games and a 2.81 ERA. & WHIZ KID - PLAY THAT BEAT 12" Single USED at the best online prices at eBay! He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. [120] Wizkid broke his silence on the story during several interviews. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. 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. Meyer and Waitkus had had dinner together before Waitkus met Steinhagen in her hotel room. My fingers start snapping and my hands start clapping. That style made him an effective counterpoint to fireballing Cardinals ace Bob Gibson. Culture. 21 October 1961. [98][99] He also moved out of the E.M.E mansion in Lagos and acquired his own home in the Lekki Phase 1 area. 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. Simmons pitched 20 years in MLB, and was on the Phillies from 1947-1950 and 1952-1960. Please give today. 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 [51] The song's official remix features vocals from Drake and Skepta; it premiered on OVO Sound Radio in July 2015. Carol Vorderman shows off her incredible curves in a leather skirt as voluptuous former Countdown star wiggles her bottom in latest social media update. Paul Nice at the time was placing ads in the back of the Source Magazine selling these films on VHS. His manager in the contest was none other than Babe Ruth. Gregorio Borgia/AP. [100] Wizkid departed E.M.E following the release of his second studio album and the expiration of his five-year contract. Mr. Simmons was promoted from Wilmington to pitch the 47 Phils final game. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. [120] When the story broke, close friends and associates of Wizkid did not confirm it because DNA results were pending at the time. after his contract expired. 1', "Samas 27: Nominations are out and men are leading the nods", "WizKid Essence (Remix) feat Justin Bieber", "Wizkid's 'Essence' hits a new peak of No. Simmons went 193-183 with 163 complete games, 36 shutouts and a 3.54 ERA in 569 career appearances (462 starts) over 20 . His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. Share. By day, DiFranco worked in a professional music studio, while Stein was a copy supervisor for Doyle Dane Bernbach.Although the two were older (27 and 31, respectively) than most of their peers in the hip-hop community, they were . He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. Trea Turner, Phillies reach $300M, 11-year deal: AP source. [56] In September 2015, he said he was dropping his EP and postponing the release of his third studio album. Born. 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. [91][92] On 28 May 2013, Premium Times reported that Wizkid had signed a one-year deal with MTN Nigeria. He co-wrote "Omoge You Too Much", a song from Banky W.'s The W Experience album. But 1964 was certainly a highlight, especially the World Series.. [38] In an interview with HipTV, Banky W revealed the album's title and commented on the album's delay. [121], Wizkid became engulfed in battles on Twitter with several artists, including his erstwhile boss Banky W[122] and former label mate Skales. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. "[62] In May 2015, Wizkid joined Chris Brown on his "One Hell of a Nite" world tour. Essence", a single from the album, became the first Nigerian song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. [103] He revealed to Yvonne Ekwere of Silverbird Television that he planned on signing new acts to the label. 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. Meyer, 74, succumbed at his home in Ogelsby, Ill., after a long battle with congestive heart disease. [135] Wizkid was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2019. Curt Simmons poses for a photo in March 1953. WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyones stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. History. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. [106][107] In August 2013, Wizkid signed L.A.X to Starboy, as its first recording act. All rights reserved. [120] In December 2012, Wizkid denied the baby scandal during an interview with Nonye Ben-Nwankwo of The Punch. 15 March 1996, New York, NY, United States. Mr. Simmons signed with St. Louis and over the next six seasons won 68 games and helped the Cardinals reach the 1964 World Series. [48][49] Wizkid was invited as a special guest for some shows on Tinie Tempah's tour of the UK in 2014. The single became Wizkid's first number-one single as a featured artist in these territories. [11], By February 2021, Wizkid was the most-streamed Nigerian artist of all time on Spotify, with over 3.4 billion streams across all credits. Frank is a columnist and general assignment reporter focusing on sports enterprise, projects and features. 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. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. 99) from 1946-59, Meyer was most noted for his volcanic temper. Among Phillies pitchers, he ranks fifth all-time in both victories (115) and innings pitched (1,939). Originally Harold (Whiz Kid) didnt even want to djhe just did it in the house. [18] He later met OJB Jezreel, a record producer who prevented him from recording for a year. Phillies' last surviving "Whiz Kid" Curt Simmons dies. [41] The Del B-produced "On Top Your Matter" was released as the album's second single on 26 October 2013. [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. In original shrink Vinyl looks like new and play tested Perfect - 125566855485 [82] The song became the highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 by an African act, peaking at No. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. [61] Pitchfork writer Sheldon Pearce said the song is a "frolicking, summery jam that revels in all the work he [Wizkid]'s put in. Mr. Simmons was sold to Cubs in 1966 and finished his career as a California Angels reliever a year later. [117][118] The children were born in 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2022. 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. As a Whitehall High senior, hed yielded just 12 hits in 43 innings while striking out 102. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. Agent DJ Whiz Kid (Early Hip Hop DJ) Ex-Phils manager and longtime big-league scout Hans Lobert called Mr. Simmons the best prospect hed ever seen. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . [68] It also debuted at number 58 on the Canadian Albums Chart. He was 93. His song "Soco" became his first Afrobeats single to be certified Gold in Canada. READ MORE: The Phillies World Series history, from The Inquirer photo archives. He started twice in that World Series, getting the loss in Game 3 despite limiting the Yankees to one run in eight innings. vkgy [99] Prior to Wizkid's subliminal tweets, Banky W pacified fans by assuring them that nothing was amiss. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. In 2009, Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W's Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). 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. [citation needed] It was produced by Amsterdam-based Ghanaian producer DJ Henry X. ), Darryl-C (Hip Hop Performer, member of the Crash Crew), La Shu-Bee (Hip Hop performer, member of Crash Crew), Barry Bistro (Early hip-hop performer from NYC; also called Barry B-stro; member of Crash Crew), Bronx, New York, New York, United States (borough), Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. I wanna get down on my favorite sound. First published on December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. Mr. Simmons returned to this area following his 1967 retirement and he and Roberts owned and operated the Limekiln Golf Course in Ambler. He shut out the New York Giants for eight innings and struck out nine in a 3-1 victory. But after hearing Whiz Kid, I instantly knew there was something special about him and rightly so, he after all did win 3 Best DJ awards at the New Music Seminar. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. But by 1959, the Phils were entrenched in last place and elbow and shoulder ailments had diminished Mr. Simmons effectiveness. Curt Simmons, one of the Phillies' greatest pitchers and the last surviving member of the 1950 "Whiz Kids," died at his home in Ambler, Pa. on Tuesday. Whiz Kid was a god like Thor on the decks and its shocking that he doesnt get the mention from many of his peers about his greatness. Nick Tricome [90] He travelled to Beirut, Lebanon, with Tiwa Savage for a Pepsi commercial shoot. 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. When my arm got sore in 1954 and 1955 thats what bothered me.. The concert took place at the Eko Convention Centre in the Eko Hotels and Suites. First I hear it and then I start to feel it. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. 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. [44] On 23 November 2013, he performed at the Guinness Big Eruption Concert in Accra, Ghana. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. [16] In another interview with Adesope of Factory 78 TV, Wizkid said he formed a group called the Glorious Five with a couple of his church friends. 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