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Cubs fans pay tribute to Ryne Sandberg at Wrigley Field statue
The post Cubs fans pay tribute to Ryne Sandberg at Wrigley Field statue appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Chicago Cubs are in the middle of a successful season in 2025. Unfortunately, the team and their fanbase were dealt a tough blow when Ryne Sandberg passed away. The former MVP and Baseball Hall of Fame inductee died at 65 years old on Monday. His loss has been felt by the team, including by former teammates Shawon Dunston. However, he lives on at Wrigley Field. The Cubs retired Sandberg's jersey back in 2005. The infielder is in the team's Hall of Fame and has a statue outside the concourse. Before Chicago's game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, fans approached the statue to pay tribute to one of the team's legend. His statue became a shrine, and fans knelt in prayer in front of it. Sandberg remained involved with the team long after his playing career ended. Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd is one of many players who remember him fondly. The team and the Chicago community have rallied together at Wrigley Field to pay their respects to one of the best players to ever suit up for them. Fans loved Sandberg and his final message to Cubs supporters proved that the affection went both ways. His death puts a dark cloud over Chicago, but Dunston and other have chose to remember his best moments. Despite the death of a team legend, the Cubs and their players continue to play hard. Their decision to honor his memory by dedicating their success to him has reinvigorated their fans. Instead of playing for a World Series title, Chicago is playing to honor Sandberg and his memory. Sandberg spent the majority of his career with the Cubs alongside Dunston and others. His leadership and dominance on the field helped him get into the Hall of Fame. However, his personality is what Chicago will remember him for. For now, his statue at Wrigley Field gives fans an opportunity to pay their respects to an all-time great. Related: Is Ryne Sandberg the best Cubs player of all time? Related: Cubs' Ryne Sandberg's ex-teammate reveals message to fans in final days
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Why Ichiro's savage Marlins joke during Hall of Fame speech gave former exec ‘PTSD'
Former Marlins president David Samson is seemingly very sensitive about the perception of the franchise. That's why when Ichiro Suzuki broke out a zinger about the Marlins during his Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech on Sunday — which the Japanese legend delivered entirely in English — he was not as quick to laugh as the rest of the crowd in Cooperstown. After thanking Samson and former Marlins exec Mike Hill for being in attendance, Ichiro said, 'Honestly, when you guys called to offer me a contract for 2015, I had never heard of your team.' Advertisement 3 Ichiro Suzuki delivers his Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech in Cooperstown on July 27, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 'You hear your name come out and you're just so overwhelmed with gratitude that your name comes out, and then you hear the Marlins joke. And I immediately thought, 'My God, anything other than that,'' Samson said on 'The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz.' 'You could just tell that people were gonna think that was serious, but it wasn't. We won the World Series in '03, folks. He was in his prime in '03. He knew the Marlins, No. 1. No. 2, he faced us. We played against him. I then had it checked: He was like 8-for-40 against us (8-for-41). We had him dead to rights. Believe me, he keeps track of every at-bat.' Samson, who worked for the Marlins from 2002-17 under owner and father-in-law Jeffrey Loria, explained why he believes Ichiro told the joke and why he wished the 10-time All-Star hadn't said it. Advertisement 3 Former Marlins president David Samson. AP 'What I then realized is [Ichiro] wanted to let people know what a funny side he has to go with how important his message was during his speech, which I think is one of the most viral and best speeches I ever heard a Hall of Famer give,' Samson said. 'I had a little PTSD because the Marlins are the butt of people's jokes, though we do have two world championships in our franchise history, and we've been to the playoffs recently, twice since COVID. So all of this talk that the Marlins are such a failure, I just don't buy. But I think now people realize that of course Ichiro was joking.' Ichiro began his MLB career in 2001 with the Mariners when he was 27 years old after a prolific run in Japan. He won AL Rookie of the Year and MVP honors in his first season stateside. Advertisement 3 From left: Billy Wagner, Ichiro and CC Sabathia pose with their Hall of Fame plaques on July 27, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post That began a run of 10 straight seasons in which he recorded at least 200 hits and won a Gold Glove. Ichiro is one of 33 players all-time to have at least 3,000 hits.
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2 days ago
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'It's very surreal': Tom Hamilton to be inducted into Hall of Fame as Frick Award winner
CLEVELAND — In January 1990, Tom Hamilton received the phone call that he was getting a dream job of broadcasting major league games in Cleveland. Last December, he received the call that he was going to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Between those two phone calls were 36 years of Hall-of-Fame-level broadcasting as Hamilton became a true local treasure and one of the best in the business, a beloved figure who acted as the soundtrack for so many Northeast Ohio baseball fans through all the years, many of whom have come to see him as a friend in the booth. This weekend Hamilton, named the recipient of the 2025 Ford C. Frick Award, will be officially inducted into the media wing at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. For a baseball broadcaster, it's the honor of a lifetime, one for which Hamilton is eternally grateful. "It's very surreal," Hamilton said this week, not long before he'll head to Cooperstown and deliver a speech as part of enshrinement weekend. "It's kind of hard to grasp — overwhelming at times — and I'm not trying to fake my modesty, but you're very humbled by it." "Hammy," known by those around him as one of the kindest human beings anyone could ever be lucky enough to meet, will tell you he doesn't feel he belongs alongside some of the game's all-time great broadcasters. Fans who have been listening to him broadcast Cleveland baseball games for anywhere from 36 minutes to 36 years would politely disagree. "I'll never get a better phone call than January of 1990, when Tom Wilson … offered me the job, and you couldn't believe you ever would get that phone call," Hamilton said. "Professionally, this is the second-best phone call [to go into the Baseball Hall of Fame]. It's hard to comprehend, but we're very grateful." Despite his best efforts to keep it together, Hamilton became emotional about 15 seconds into a Zoom call with reporters in December after being given the news he was being named the Frick Award winner. Meeting with local reporters again this week in Cleveland, he was momentarily brought to tears when discussing not his own accomplishments but the kind words so many of his colleagues and peers had said about him over the past few months, both professionally and personally. "Your peers mean everything," Hamilton said. "I was more excited when I got the job in 1990 to meet Ernie Harwell, to meet Vin Scully, to meet Jon Miller … I couldn't believe I was getting to meet those people." After getting into radio broadcasting and spending a few years doing minor league games — experiences he has called invaluable — Hamilton joined Herb Score in Cleveland in 1990. That duo worked together through the team's run to the 1997 World Series. After that season, Hamilton took over and has since partnered with Mike Hegan, Dave Nelson, Matt Underwood and Jim Rosenhaus. Hamilton was asked this week about his broadcast partners, and all the years working with them, and them working with him. His response? "Well, they'll go straight to heaven. There will be no purgatory for them," he said with a smile. "In all seriousness, I haven't had a bad partner in 36 years," he continued. "Now they may disagree, but I haven't had a bad partner. … I've been friends with all of them, still friends with those that are still here." Part of being inducted into the Hall of Fame is delivering a speech in Cooperstown. Hamilton, who would much rather ask you about how your family is doing than ever talk about himself, has some nerves about the whole thing. And he might be working on it up until the moment he walks to the podium in New York. "I feel like every night, I'm tweaking it," Hamilton said. "You're never happy with it. … No one wants to talk about themselves. … But if the speech sucks, in two hours the bar is open and most people will probably forget it. So, we'll be good." It's a well-deserved honor, even if "Hammy" will never believe he belongs in Cooperstown. For him, it's been about the people and the job itself, and giving your best effort on a daily basis because that's what the audience deserves. "We've been so blessed to have this job, and I know how fortunate I am," he said. "There aren't many broadcasters who have been as lucky as I have been." This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cleveland broadcaster Tom Hamilton to be inducted into Hall of Fame
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2 days ago
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Motorcyclist dead after Stark County crash
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJW) – A man has died after a crash in Jackson Township, Stark County, Saturday afternoon. According to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 1:20 p.m. on Frank Avenue near Mega Street. Tom Hamilton earns Baseball Hall of Fame honor According to the release, a 2000 Indian Chief motorcycle being driven by 58-year-old Larry Jeffries Jr. was heading south on Frank Ave. in the center lane. At the same time, a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado was being driven by 24-year-old Luca Stambaug, also heading south on Frank Ave. According to the release, the Silverado tried to make a left-hand turn from the far right lane onto Mega Street. That is when, because of the 'improper turn,' the motorcycle was hit on the driver's side of the Silverado. According to the release, Jeffries Jr. was taken to Mercy Hospital in Canton, where he was pronounced dead due to 'internal injuries sustained in the collision.' Man dead after woman says she was held against her will: Police According to the OSHP, Jefferies Jr. was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The crash remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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2 days ago
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Lorain Officer Brent Payne, 1 of 3 officers injured in fatal shooting, released from hospital
*Related video attached LORAIN, Ohio (WJW) – Lorain Police Officer Brent Payne, who was shot in Lorain while on a lunch break with fellow officers, was released from the hospital on Saturday. According to the Lorain Police Department, 47-year-old Payne was discharged from Cleveland's MetroHealth Medical Center. Payne was one of three officers injured in the shooting on Wednesday. Officer Phillip Wagner, a 35-year-old who was hired with the department in 2022, died Thursday surrounded by those he loved at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, according to the department. Motorcyclist dead after Stark County crash Officer Peter Gale, 51, also suffered gunshot wounds to his hand. Acting Lorain Police Chief Michael Failing to FOX 8 News Reporter Jack Shea that a tentative funeral for Wagner is scheduled for Wednesday at Rocket Arena. 'Today, officers from Lorain and neighboring law enforcement agencies lined the hospital halls to honor Officer Payne as he was discharged. A police escort accompanied him back to his home, where he will continue his recovery surrounded by friends and family. While the road to healing will be long, we are grateful and proud to report that this hero is now in the comfort of his home,' the release said. 'Officer Payne, along with Officer Gale, who was also injured during this attack, are officially on the road to recovery. On behalf of Chief Failing and the entire Lorain Police Department, we extend our deepest appreciation to the dedicated medical teams, first responders, and all who played a pivotal role in saving these officers' lives. We also wish to sincerely thank our community for the overwhelming support, prayers, and well wishes during this challenging time. The outpouring of encouragement from both local residents and people across the nation has been truly inspiring. While we are not out of the woods yet, your unwavering support has given us the strength and determination to move forward with thewind at our backs.' According to Failing, Payne told him that he 'will' recover and when he recovers, he intends to return to road patrol. Lorain Det. Matt Hartman, who is also the FOP Lodge # 3 President, said more than 100 officers were at the hospital Saturday evening to show their support for Officer Payne. A video of the procession for Payne as he left the hospital was shared with the FOX 8 I-Team. 'Officer Payne is the greatest of all time, we call him the GOAT,' Hartman said. 'He is always the one picking up overtime, and always there to help. He enjoys his job, he enjoys all of us. We all wanted to be there for him.' He said the long procession of police cars followed the officer from the hospital to his house. He said Payne still has multiple surgeries he will have to go through, but is relieved to be home. Tom Hamilton earns Baseball Hall of Fame honor The scene on Wednesday unfolded just after 1 p.m. at a dead end of an industrial parkway off of Colorado Avenue. Lorain's Acting Police Chief Michael Failing told reporters that a gunman, later identified as 28-year-old Michael Parker, was 'lying in wait' with an 'arsenal of weapons' and opened fire on two Lorain police officers who had parked side-by-side in their patrol cars to have lunch. As other officers swooped in, the 28-year-old suspect was killed in an exchange of gunfire. Thursday, Lorain County Coroner Dr. Frank Miller told the I-Team there was no evidence of self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
