A new team meant a new role for Morris in 2022-23. "I'm excited to finally just get my opportunity to play more extended minutes and actually show the world more of what I'm capable of," he told NBC Sports. "That's leading, my character and just my willingness and drive to win and make others around me better."
Teammates once again, Williams reunited with her college running mate Breanna Stewart with the Storm in 2022. "It was cool because I got to celebrate with 'Bri", who had just [re-signed] to Seattle as well," the UConn product told the Hartford Courant of the trade.
Rushed for 79 touchdowns to lead Wynnewood High to Oklahoma state football championships in 1991 and '92... Served as president of school's Black History Club... Honored in his hometown with James Allen Day on April 7, 2001.
Bryant turned in a near-perfect performance to end the calendar year. Facing Chicago on Dec. 31, 2020, he shot 10-of-11 from the field and 3-of-3 from beyond the arc to finish with 28 points. Just as strong on the other end, the do-it-all center added three blocks and a steal to the stellar outing.
A workhorse for the Los Angeles team during 1946 and 1947. Appeared in 46 games the first year and 55 the latter. Had a reputation for being one of the best relief pitchers in the Pacific Coast League. Had a trial at one time with the White Sox. 1947 when he had a record of 10-5 was one of his best years. With the Cubs during 1948 he was in 54 games and had a 7-2 record.
During most of Charlie's playing career, which began in 1919, he held down 3rd base. He hit the majors with Cincinnati in 1925. With them 1925-30, and for a few games in 1931. Played briefly for Giants in 1933. Has managed the Reds, coached Dodgers, Yanks. Dodgers' pilot since '51.
When Don Nelson of the Celtics injured his ankle last December and ended his consecutive game streak, Bob became the NBA's leader among active players, Bob last missed a game in March of 1967 and with the streak intact over the 450 mark, he hopes to keep it gcing. Bob has gone into teaching.
The Sporting News picked Ed at 3rd Base on the '52 Major League Rookie All-Star team. He signed with the Braves' organization in '49 and hit .363 at Thomasville that season. Ed hit 32 HR's for Atlanta in '50, one of them a blast that landed atop a building after leaving the park at the 420 ft. mark in center field. He split the '51 season between Milwaukee and Atlanta.
In his first season with Knicks, Bud scored 401 points, in spite of fact that he didn't join team until December. He's rated as best basketball player ever developed at Princeton. In 1943 he led Eastern Intercollegiate League in scoring with 170 points in 12 games and was named to All-League first five. His 73 field goals that season were most ever made in that old circuit. While he was in trai...
Patrick had 26 saves to earn the first win at Colorado's Pepsi Center, a 2-1 triumph over the Bruins on Oct. 13, 1999. He had two shutouts that season, upping his career NHL regular-season total to 48. He saw his first NHL ice time in 1985.
The little gentleman from Indiana is rightly one of the most popular and ablest of Dodgers. A 20-game winner for the first time in the majors. Carl lost only 6 games. In addition, 1953 saw him cap everything by setting a new major league record in the World Series when he struck out 14 Yankees in a game. Carl has already entered the pitcher's Hall of Fame by means of a no-hit game. He was made ...
Ray made the All Star team of every minor league he played in. He can play every infield position. Ray had over 100 R.B.I.'s in each of his 1st two Major seasons.
Johnny enjoyed his best season in the majors in '51 when he ranked 6th in the National League with .311 mark. He started in pro ball in '37. John had trials with the Pirates in '42 and '43. In '44 he led the American Association in Hitting with .358. After 2 years in the Service, Johnny joined the Phils and hit .281 in '46 and .273 in '47. The Phils traded him to the Reds in '48 and got him bac...
Jessica Brungo, the 16th overall pick of the 2004 WNBA Draft, averaged 10.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in 2003-04 as a Penn State senior. Her 117 three-point field goals made ranks seventh all-time in Penn State history and she finished with 1,143 points.
Born: Winnipeg, Man., May 27, 1927. 5'712", 155 lbs. Shoots right. A great competitor, Ike displays the same determination on the ice as he does on the lacrosse field where he is considered one of the game's foremost players. Not a fast skater, Ike makes up for it with his stickhandling ability and hard, accurate shot. Picture shows Ike in Ranger's uniform, the team he started with last season ...
Equipped to play both forward and center, James was UPI All-American at Rutgers. James played in the World University Games.
"Began his professional career as a pitcher for Paris, Texas in the Blue Grass League in 1924, but was such a hard hitter, that he decided to shift to the outfield. He later began playing first base. Hurst has been holding down the first sack for the Philadelphia Club ever since 1928. He has four times batted over the .300 mark in the National League. Last year his average fell to .267. Hurst i...
If baseball background means anything. John Rucker should go a long way in baseball. John, a nephew of "Nap" Rucker, who was a great pitcher for Brooklyn some 25 years ago, is in his first season with the New York Giants. "Johnny" started out as a catcher, switched to the infield, and made his first start in "pro" ball with Atlanta in 1938. Atlanta farmed him out that year, and he came back the...
Jeffires tied teammate Drew Hill for the AFC receiving title with 74 receptions last season. His 1,048 receiving yards and 14.2 average led the squad. Haywood had a sensational game with nine receptions for 245 yards against Kansas City. He earned second team All-NFL honors from the National. Haywood caught a career high 74 receptions in 1990.
Although he was used mostly in utility roles, Bob had the 2nd highest Batting Average on the White Sox in 1953. He broke into pro ball with a bang hitting .373 for Colorado Springs in '50 and the following year at Sacramento, Bob hit .342. In '52 he topped the Pacific Coast League with .320 at Seattle and came up to the Sox to stick in mid-1953. Bob is a "Jack of all trades". When the White Sox...
A consensus top-25 prospect entering 2023, Jackson was one of only four Padres farmhands to pair at least 15 homers with 15+ steals that season. He's a tall, strapping shortstop with an all-fields approach and good feel for working counts. For Fort Wayne on June 30, Merrill flexed his considerable power by smashing two longballs against Lake County.
Played in 129 games in 1950. Hit .295. Slammed 28 doubles. Drove in 52 runs. Joined Giants at end of the 1945 season. In military service next year. Kept out of lineup by a broken leg in 1947. Batted .286 for the Polo Grounders in 1948. Batted .301 in 1949. Got 186 hits, including 32 doubles. Whitey is considered one of the best young outfielders in the National League. Has plenty of speed.
George Case is the "speed king" of the American League. In a baseball era where base-stealing has become a forgotten art, Case has suddenly renewed interest in that department with his exploits on the base paths. Last year, he stole 51 bases, leading the league, and Clark Griffith, his manager, considers him a threat to the theft records set up by Ty Cobb. His batting mark in 128 games for the ...
When the chips were down in the pennant race last year, Lonny Frey came through at second base with flying colors for the Cincinnati Reds. He played grand all-around ball, batting a neat .291, the highest average he has ever attained over 100 games or more in the majors, and fielding .976, with 412 assists. "Lonny" drove in 55 runs for the Reds with 141 hits, scored 95 times, and hit 11 homers,...
"Hal" Warstler is known in the National League as a rabbit with a bite. One of the smallest men in major league competition, he is now going into his eleventh year of big. time baseball. He has never hit more than .250 in his entire major career, and last year batted a seemingly puny .235 in 141 games but he drove across 55 runs with his 83 hits. Warstler was signed by the Boston Red Sox in 193...
Daryl recorded the Seahawks' longest pass reception of the 1984 season, an 80-yard catch from Dave Krieg. Equipped with big-play capabilities, his 10 touchdown receptions ranked among AFC's leaders last year. Daryl was an Honorable Mention All-Big 10 selection by AP as a junior and senior at Michigan State. He caught 78 passes for 1577 yards and a 20.2 average in career. Was 4-year letterman as...
Reggie led the Pacers to their first-ever NBA divisional champion- ship last season and, for the second year in a row, got them within a win of the Finals. Whether he's on his game or not, he's always the focal point when Indiana takes the court.
Mike was signed to a big league contract by his dad who was a scout for the Indians. The rookie finished 2nd in batting for Houston in '64. Mike began his career as a third baseman.
Some of Red's opponents in the league call him "Sneaky Pete." He has had to be sneaky to have amassed more than 5000 Rebounds in his ABA career with his slight frame as it takes great strength to muscle his way inside the loop's front line giants. Red is a 6-year veteran. Red has returned from eye surgery.
Leo is one of the most controversial figures in baseball, and also one of its very best managers. He joined the Giants as manager during the 1948 season, and brought the team to a fifth place finish. They finished fifth the next season, then were third in 1950 and the miracle team of 1951 won the pennant. They were second in 1952. Prior to managing the Giants, Leo managed the Dodgers from 1939 ...