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Lou Brock was our hero
Thank you, Number 20. You’ve circled the bases and are safe at home ST. LOUIS — It is ironic that in the same week Cardinals icon Lou Brock passed away, he was preceded in death by the man Mets fans refer to as “The Franchise:" Tom Seaver. A story came out of hiding upon hearing of Tom Terrific’s passing. In Seaver’s rookie year of 1967 he was named to the All-Star team for the game played in Anaheim.
My favorite baseball memory: 5 On Your Side Executive Sports Producer Andy Mohler's summer road trip to remember
5 On Your Side Executive Sports Director Andy Mohler has seen about as much baseball as anyone. Now he's sharing some of his favorite stories from the game we love I’ve been blessed to have had baseball in my life now going into a seventh decade now, so when someone asks about my favorite baseball memory I have a treasure trove to go through to answer the question.
Remembering Chris Pronger's on-ice collapse after getting hit near the heart in the 1998 playoffs
SPORTS When Jay Bouwmeester collapsed in Anaheim, it probably reminded Blues fans of another scary incident also involving a player's heart. Chris Pronger's collapse in '98 Upon seeing the frightening image of Jay Bouwmeester collapsing on the Blues’ bench Tuesday night, my mind took me to a place I hadn’t been in over twenty years. It was a sight never to be forgotten even watching on television. Blues defenseman Chris Pronger falling to the ice during a playoff game in Detroit in 1998.
The turning point that reaffirmed Travis Ford's coaching career path
SPORTS Before Travis Ford was leading the Billikens, he was at Eastern Kentucky, just trying to break through. ST. LOUIS — SLU’s Travis Ford has coaching in his bloodlines. Travis’s dad, Eddie, was a longtime high school coach in Kentucky; there is even a photo of a young Travis sitting under his dad’s seat during a game. So was there ever a doubt that Ford would follow in his father’s footsteps and make coaching his profession?
'I never thought I'd be where I am today' | John Mozeliak takes us through his journey to Major League success
SPORTS For over a decade now, “Mo” has owned his place as one of the faces of the Cardinals. But it wasn’t always that way. ST. LOUIS — Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak is one of the best-known sports figures in St. Louis. He is at the center of discussion when it comes to player moves by the Redbirds, or moves that fans feel the team should and/or don’t make. For over a decade now, “Mo” has owned his place as one of the faces of the Cardinals. But it wasn’t always that way.
The story behind Mike Jones and 'the tackle' that won the Rams the Super Bowl
SPORTS Twenty years later, it's still one of the most iconic plays in football history. Here's how Mike Jones remembers his iconic tackle that sealed a Rams Super Bowl win. It is one of the epic plays in St. Louis sports history. As we delve into the great moments that are part of our new series, “The Turning Point,” it doesn’t take long before coming to perhaps the singularly greatest moment in the two decades of the St. Louis Rams. What a turning point it was.
St. Louis, the Chiefs and the Super Bowl
SPORTS Without a Washington University doctor in St. Louis, the Kansas City Chiefs might still be searching for their first Super Bowl title. Those of us who have been around long enough to remember the days of the St. Louis Football Cardinals can quickly say that they were not relevant this time of the year. In 28 seasons, the only postseason game they ever won was the Playoff Bowl at the end of the 1964 season.
The end of the 'Big Red' in St. Louis
SPORTS 32 years ago this week, Bill Bidwill took the football Cardinals and absconded to Arizona. Three decades later, the scar from that wound still flares up. ST. LOUIS — We’ve all had breakups before, right? It’s a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach when you’re the breakup-ee and not the breakup-er. I’ve experienced that feeling in my football relationships as well as the more personal kind. And the feeling is not all that much different.
An injury ended his chances at football glory, but Alvin Miller proves success comes in many forms
SPORTS Alvin Miller was one of the best prep athletes to ever come out of St. Louis. Injuries cut his football glory short, but set him on a new path to personal success. ST. LOUIS — He is as much a part of Kirkwood High School as the Pioneer mascot itself. Go to any Kirkwood game and you’ll find Alvin Miller there. Even when he’s not, he still very much woven into the very fabric of the community culture.
How a memorable Cardinals World Series home run changed the life of Tom Lawless
STL-CARDINALS He's the original king of the bat flip and the author of one of the most improbable World Series home runs in history. We catch up with Tom Lawless. ST. LOUIS — Hitting a World Series home run is a dream millions upon millions of kids have had growing up. In Erie, Pennsylvania, young Tom Lawless had that dream, too. And the former Cardinal made it come true. Before October 21, 1987, Lawless was a utility infielder known only to trivia buffs.
How 'The Tackle" changed Rams linebacker Mike Jones' life
SPORTS He made one of the most famous plays in Super Bowl history. ST. LOUIS — It is one of the epic plays in St. Louis sports history. As we delve into the great moments that are part of our new series, “The Turning Point,” it doesn’t take long before coming to perhaps the singularly greatest moment in the two decades of the St. Louis Rams. What a turning point it was.
How St. Louis shaped football history with the implementation of the forward pass
SPORTS Without the help of our town, football might look a bit different. Here's the story of how St. Louis gave birth to the forward pass. ST. LOUIS — Imagine if you will, in a city where there is no NFL team, and at a school that hasn’t played NCAA football since 1949, something so essential to today’s game was established by the Saint Louis University Billikens. Correction – the Saint Louis University Blues and the Whites. The Billiken hadn’t become the school’s official mascot yet.
Why bashing Colt's Andrew Luck's decision is just plain wrong
OPINION Luck, who was on the sideline showing support for his teammates on Saturday night, was booed coming off the field after fans read the news on social media. ST. LOUIS — There’s an old saying that goes, What you think of me is none of my business. In other words, you do you and don’t pay any attention to what others may say or do. Yet how can anyone not be affected by criticism like the kind retired Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck was subjected to on Saturday night?
NFL Business 101
SPORTS The mission: Lure in the casual fan to a new level of consumerism ST. LOUIS — I’m about to bring up a touchy subject. The National Football League. The time of death for the Rams in St. Louis was over three years ago, but the wound still feels fresh, right? As I’m often reminded, things you have no control over you have to let go of; so the hurt is still there, but just not as much.
The Flaherty/Gibson comparison
SPORTS Jack Flaherty is just 24 years old. He's often been compared to a Cardinals legend. What we're seeing is a work in progress. ST. LOUIS — As I watched the Baseball Hall of Fame inductions Sunday, it wasn’t hard to miss all the love for Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera. Cooperstown is in New York, after all. For me, it was hard to not see a guy who was most definitely missed: Cardinals legend Bob Gibson. Sure, the ceremonies acknowledged the recent passings of Frank Robinson and Willie McCovey.
Mike Shannon and St. Louis: A perfect match
SPORTS Did you know that the Cardinals' legend has the most years behind the microphone in team history? ST. LOUIS — (Note: This is the final of our three-part look at Cardinals' broadcaster Mike Shannon. Don’t forget to watch our hour-long special Wednesday night on Five On Your Side, beginning at 7 p.m.) DID YOU KNOW THAT MIKE SHANNON IS THE LONGEST-TENURED BROADCASTER IN CARDINALS HISTORY?
Mike Shannon's brush with death
BASEBALL Did you know about the illness that ended his playing career? Editor's note: This is the second in our three-part focus on Cardinals legend Mike Shannon, who turned 80 on July 15. 5 On Your Side will air an hour-long look back at Mike’s seven decades of a Cardinal life on Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. READ MORE: Part one | St. Louis legend Mike Shannon turns 80 years old Did you know Mike Shannon’s career was cut short by a disease that nearly killed him?
St. Louis legend Mike Shannon turns 80 years old
SPORTS Did you know Mike Shannon was one of this area’s greatest multi-sport stars ever? ST. LOUIS — Happy Birthday to one of a kind. Can you believe Mike Shannon turns 80 years old today? Happy Birthday, Mike! For those of us of a certain age that can remember when Mike Shannon was a Cardinals player, it’s a little hard to imagine. But when you stop for a minute and think, no matter how old you might be Mike Shannon has always been there.
Beyond The Miracle
SPORTS The Blues have pulled the fanbase to a spot we’ve never been before. And here’s why the fun’s not stopping here this time around. ST. LOUIS — How’s your view from out here? Idyllic from where I’m at – the air is fresh, the sun is bright and there’s a newness like going to a lush vacation spot. The Blues have pulled the fanbase to a spot we’ve never been before – up 3-2 in a conference final with 11 playoff wins. No Blues team has had eleven playoff wins since 1986.
A Sense of History
SPORTS Is Pat Maroon's goal the greatest Blues moment? Maybe each new generation has their own best moment. It's what they saw. “Dad, did you see the Blues game last night? That was incredible!” The father was surprised to see his son in such a good mood as he got into the car to go to school. Normally, the teenager would drive himself but that wasn’t possible on this day. You know how things can go when you combine a late night, an early morning and a disruption in routine?
The power of game three for the Blues and Stars
SPORTS The Blues and Stars have been even through the first two games. Is it too early to determine a series winner by the victor of Game Three? ST. LOUIS — Blues and Stars. Two one-goal games, split in St. Louis. Identical scores: 3-2. It’s a best-of-five series now, and Dallas has the home-ice edge with potentially three home games. Can you gauge the outcome of a series by who wins Game Three? In terms of momentum, the teams are pretty even. In that case, I’d say no. So what about the math?
Re-Blue-venation
SPORTS The art and science of playoff advancement ST. LOUIS — Momentum is a fickle thing. In hockey it can jump from one bench to the next without anyone realizing it. Once it's arrived there is no denying its presence, and in the world of bouncing, frozen rubber disks there is no rhyme or reason to sustaining it. Hard work is no guarantee you'll own momentum - otherwise everyone would have it.
What do you take from a game nobody watched?
SPORTS There were a lot of reasons not to invest in the last college basketball game until November. What can be learned from a game no one watched? Well, not exactly no one watched; it did get a 12.4 rating nationwide. But did you look at the Virginia-Texas Tech matchup and yawn? Did you stay on the Cardinals game without clicking over to see what was going on in Minneapolis? There were a lot of reasons not to invest in the last college basketball game until November. Too boring. Too much defense.
Kroenke crashes Super Bowl party
ST. LOUIS - Did your stomach start getting queasy around five o'clock yesterday? That sinking feeling that you're witnessing a crime and you're frozen in time, incapable of doing anything about it? It's the part in a movie where the video and audio slows down - you reach out into time and space and scream out, "Nooooooooooooooooooooo!" The Rams did the unthinkable and made it to the Super Bowl, and they're taking Smilin' Stan Kroenke with 'em. Ick.
Do the Rams still matter in St. Louis?
SPORTS Would a Super Bowl for Stan hit a nerve? ST. LOUIS - I was torn between a quick channel flip or rushing to the bathroom to vomit. The most striking image of the Cowboys-Rams broadcast Saturday night was in the final moments, with a Rams win no longer in question. It was a shot of a private box, and the delirious occupants dancing up and down with joy. Kevin Demoff, the face of dishonesty in my eyes, looked like a 5-year-old at Christmas.
Pujols collects 3000th career hit
(Seattle, WA) Albert Pujols added his name to another legendary baseball list Friday night, delivering his 3,000th career hit. Pujols, the Angels’ first baseman after spending the first eleven years of his career with the Cardinals, got the milestone hit off another former Cardinal, Mariners pitcher Mike Leake. In the fifth inning he sent a soft line drive into right field, a clean hit, and as he usually does, looked to the heavens to give thanks.
Columbia's Byrd flying despite injury
It's an injury that ends seasons, and even careers. But for Columbia High School running back Colton Byrd, it's been an obstacle he's plowed through like so many would-be tacklers. After hearing a "pop" in his knee on a non-contact situation against Wesclin, his doctor confirmed the senior's worst fears. "He said I had torn my ACL and meniscus." His coach, Scott Horner, is also Colton's neighbor.
Hot prep teams on a hot day
Hot prep teams on a hot day Hazelwood Central, MICDS and Ladue pick up wins Andy Mohler, KSDK 6:48 PM. CDT September 23, 2017 Ladue defensive end Cameron Meeks completes his trip to the end zone after intercepting a pass against Parkway West. (Photo: KSDK) With Saturday afternoon temperatures hovering in the mid-nineties, it was not an easy day to play high school football. But with frequent breaks for water players were able to compete on a high level.
Explosive offenses on display Friday night
Explosive offenses on display Friday night Explosive offenses come front and center Friday night Andy Mohler, KSDK 11:11 PM. CDT September 22, 2017 Highland was one of several teams posting big wins on Friday night. (Photo: KSDK) With the high school football season zeroing in on the playoffs, there are several schools with explosive offenses. The KSDK cameras saw several of them on Friday night.
4-0 Highland ready for rivalry game with Triad
There's a different air about this week for the Highland Bulldogs football team; it's Rivalry Week with longtime foe Triad, and both teams come into the game at four-and-oh. Highland is led by quarterback Garrett Marti and his 14 touchdown passes against only one interception. The Bulldogs are averaging over 50 points a game. Coach Jim Warnecke knows all about the rivalry after seven years as coach and also playing for Highland. He says talking about it it gives him goose bumps.
Americana on display Friday night
Friday Night Football is big all across America. High School teams play for pride, honor, the girls, and college scholarships. Well, maybe not everywhere. In small towns like Breese, Illinois and their neighbors 11 miles away in Carlyle, civic pride and a little slice of Americana are served up - not many of the kids gutting it out in practices and games will be offered free rides to the college of their choice.
Lindbergh flying high with 3-0 start
The Lindbergh Flyers are living up to their nickname. For the first time since 2010 they're flying high by opening the football season three-and-oh. They've been energized by new head coach Nathan Norman, who came to Lindbergh after five successful years as head coach at Cape Girardeau Central. Norman has established an emphasis on the weight room and the players have bought in.
Blowouts order of the day in Prep Week 3
Blowouts order of the day in Prep Week 3 Football highlights from Missouri and Illinois of the third week of the season. Andy Mohler, KSDK 11:23 PM. CDT September 01, 2017 Week three in area high school football saw a lot of one-sided games. One team that continues to roll is Trinity Catholic. They were one of the featured games on the Prep Rally. Five On Your Side's Audrey Dahlgren has our Friday night recap. Š 2017 KSDK-TV
Volleyballers to Dig Pink
Volleyballers to Dig Pink Preview of six-team tournament with proceeds to go to Breast Cancer research. Andy Mohler, KSDK 11:30 PM. CDT September 01, 2017 A key aspect to the game of volleyball is the dig; diving to keep a ball in play from hitting the floor. But on the weekend of September 8-9, six area prep volleyball teams will also be digging pink. Francis Howell High School will host the second annual Dig Pink Challenge, with the proceeds raised going to fund breast cancer research.
Wheelchair Tennis Championship on display in Forest Park
Wheelchair Tennis Championship on display in Forest Park Opening day of play at US Wheelchair Tennis Open Andy Mohler, KSDK 11:13 AM. CDT August 31, 2017 The world's best wheelchair tennis athletes are competing this week at the U.S. Wheelchair Tennis Open at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest Park. Over 15 nations are represented as the competitors aim for prize money and points needed to qualify for the Paralympics in 2020.
Mind Games of a Champion
Take one look at Argentina's Gustavo Fernandez and you can see he's an athlete - even sitting in his wheelchair. He's been a fixture in elite Wheelchair tennis for several years now, and has recently climbed to number one overall. The 23-year old, whose father and brother have played professional basketball in his native country, claims it's a three-part proposition to get to the top: physical, technical and mental skill and consistency.
April 19th in 'the Sports Office'
Today, let’s talk about lessons learned (or not), new ideas, and another thought I have swirling in my head. First, the Blues. Big night tonight, what with the opportunity to close out Minnesota and advance to the second round. The Men of Note haven’t swept a playoff series since 2001, by the way. But the lesson I mentioned has to do with tonight’s game.
Today in The Sports Office
My view from the sports office today is sunny, with a chance of clouds. But as we all know, weather forecasting is pure guesswork – even with all that technology and a college degree. I was encouraged by what I saw last night at Busch Stadium. It’s been open season on Mike Matheny and the Cardinals, with the doomsayers projecting that first couple of weeks over the course of the season. I’m with you – they have not looked good, and cracks have appeared in what we thought could be a good team.
50 years of the Blues, moments and memories | Part 1
When we reach a certain age, it’s natural to take stock of where you are in life and how you got there. For a hockey team like the St. Louis Blues, it’s no different; they’re in the midst of celebrating their 50th season as a National Hockey League franchise. And that’s where we come in.
Tonight: KSDK celebrates 50 years of the Blues
When we reach a certain age, it’s natural to take stock of where you are in life and how you got there. For a hockey team like the St. Louis Blues, it’s no different; they’re in the midst of celebrating their 50th season as a National Hockey League franchise. And that’s where we come in.
Local hockey official shares his love of model trains
ST. LOUIS - Maybe it's the noise. The roar of a crowd and the chug of an engine. Ballwin's Ed Martz Jr. has spent a half-century working as on off-ice officlal for the NHL in St. Louis, both at the St. Louis Arena and now at the Scottrade Center. But during the holiday season, Martz also brings out his lifelong love of model trains. He owns 33, all of which can be seen running on the tracks in his basement.
Fairmount Park announcer finishes up September 5th
John Scully has seen it all in over forty years at Fairmount Park. The 70-year-old track announcer will call his final race when the current thoroughbred season ends on September 5th. An earlier KSDK story said Scully was retiring this week, but the familiar voice will be heard calling the horses as they come down the home stretch for another three weeks. Scully has a lot of memories since he started at the track 46 years ago.
Success a constant companion for JJK
Jackie Joyner-Kersee blazed a golden trail since leaving East St. Louis. A child named for former presidential first lady Jackie Kennedy, she went on to become the first lady of female athletics and arguably the greatest of all time. And in doing so, she created a three-letter legacy: JJK.
Draft Day Special: The Rams' biggest draft busts!
Right now NFL fans around the nation are salivating at the prospect of what their favorite hometown team will do tonight in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft in Chicago. They’re discussing which 5 teams could “shake up” the draft or which players to keep an eye on. But here in St. Louis, we have no such concerns. Our team and its owner have deserted us and the first NFL draft since their departure is the lemon juice on the paper cut. What is that old saying?
At the end of the day...expect the unexpected
When it comes to the biggest game of the football season, and for that matter, any Super Bowl, there is a prevailing theme. From the very first Super Bowl, then called the NFL-AFL Championship Game, when the game's MVP was a little-used veteran receiver named Max McGee, who was retiring after the game with the Kansas City Chiefs. He wasn't planning to see any action on Sunday afternoon, so he spent Saturday night working on his hangover. Cut to the game.
At the end of the day... The Talk of the Week
The Super Bowl is the biggest spectacle on Earth. And that's exactly what the NFL wants. It's the ultimate game of the NFL season, so the largest television audience will be watching the game. But it's the circus sideshows that pop up during Super Bowl week that lures the non-football fan and gets them talking. And then watching. Sampling the product. The league has this marketing thing figured out. The circus atmosphere peaks at the greatest freak show of them all, Media Day.
Ken Boyer Belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Ken Boyer was one of the greatest third basemen in baseball history. He won five Gold Glove Awards for his defensive abilities, was named to the National League All-Star team 11 times, and was the NL Most Valuable Player in 1964. "Between 1958 and 1964, he averaged 26 home runs, 101 RBIs, and had a .303/.372 /.500 batting line. He was 28 percent better than the league average offensively," wrote Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Is St. Louis The Black Hole of NFL quarterbacking?
The equation is 40 over 47. The answer is, "How many quarterbacks have started for St. Louis NFL teams?" The news of Shaun Hill regaining the starter's job for the Rams heading into Sunday's game against Denver got me thinking about just how many guys have held that position. And holding isn't exactly the operative word here.
"Game Time Is On Time"
You have no idea what those words have come to mean. For many years in my house, it was the punch line to “The Marvin Story”. My kids learned it to be a long story about someone they knew nothing about – they got that from their mother, who wasn’t much of a sports fan and patiently tolerated me telling the story many times over – with a roll of the eyes. But that story meant an awful lot to me.
Thoughts Into Words
As a society, we sure do love to topple our idols, don’t we? Today’s news conference in New York wasn’t quite the equivalent of yanking down Saddam Hussein-in-bronze in the public square, but seeing Roger Goodell run screaming from the podium still might not have been enough to satisfy people. Don’t count me among the Goodell apologists, but there sure was a feeding frenzy among the media weighing in on Ol’ Rog’s long-overdue appearance from whatever secret location he’s been tucked away at.
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