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. Who Are His Baby Mamas? [99] On 30 April 2013, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that Wizkid and E.M.E had reunited after contract negotiations. Phillies' last surviving "Whiz Kid" Curt Simmons dies. Culture. 99) from 1946-59, Meyer was most noted for his volcanic temper. He was traded to the Cubs for third baseman Randy Jackson after that season and retired in 1959. Prior to announcing plans for a second studio album, Wizkid had plans to release a mixtape in April 2013. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. Go behind the headlines: From the economy and healthcare to politics and the environment - and so much more - On Point talks with newsmakers and real people about the issues that matter most. Simmons started two games for the 1964 World Series champion Cardinals, who beat the Yankees in seven games. [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. Play That Beat Mr DJ. The Houston Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6. [126] and comedian Mr. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. Sports support group helps Phillies fans cope with World Series loss. 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. 08 ERA for the Phillies, and 1953, when he went 15-5 for the Dodgers. He was 93. The launch party featured performances from Banky W, Skales, 2face Idibia, Samklef, Wande Coal, D'Prince, Olamide, eLDee, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Lynxxx and Seyi Shay. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. It was initially titled Chosen. 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). Moreover, he revealed plans to establish a clothing line following the release of Sounds from the Other Side. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? He later attended Lead City University, but dropped out after completing two sessions. December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM We only index and link to content provided on other servers. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. 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. See more. 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. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 "Whiz Kids" team, died Tuesday at his home in Ambler, Pa., the team announced in a news release. 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The concert took place at the Eko Convention Centre in the Eko Hotels and Suites. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. His military service also kept him out of the entire 1951 season. Mr. Simmons signed with St. Louis and over the next six seasons won 68 games and helped the Cardinals reach the 1964 World Series. It was that motion of his, Aaron explained in 1987. All rights reserved. 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. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 . The album was supported by six singles, including the song "Jaiye Jaiye". 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. His song "Soco" became his first Afrobeats single to be certified Gold in Canada. 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 is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. His mother is a Pentecostal Christian and his father practices Islam. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. In the interview we discuss a chance meeting between Johnnyray Gasca and Whiz Kid (who was a big collector of Kung Fu flicks) while in NYs Chinatown digging for VHS tapes. 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 . PHILADELPHIA (AP) Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. Whiz Kid. 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. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. But now Im not so hot on the idea. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? liberty mutual commercial actor doug's wife liberty mutual commercial actor doug's wife Ex-Phils manager and longtime big-league scout Hans Lobert called Mr. Simmons the best prospect hed ever seen. Its obvious that Whiz Kid passed away way too soon and that his skills on the decks were top notch and after hearing rumor that he is the one who programmed Paul Hardcastles Rain Forest, it makes one wonder just how far he couldve gone in the music world. He has the maturity and concentration. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 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! He was 93 . DJ WHIZ KID, Portmore. Meyer broke in with the Cubs in 1946 and was sold to the Phillies in 1948. He made the 1952, 1953 and 1957 All-Star teams with the Phillies, starting the Midsummer Classic twice, the Phillies said. Described as "one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history," Simmons had a 115-110 Phillies record, pitching 109 complete games with 18 shutouts. Whats really funny is that Whiz was the one who really introduced me to Chan! February 27, 2023; tools and techniques to measure human resource interventions; mass schedule st cecilia catholic church . The score was tied, 1-1, when he was pulled for a pinch-hitter in the ninth despite having driven in St. Louiss only run with a fifth-inning single. [24] "Don't Dull", the album's third single, was released on 6 December 2010. Meyer is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and three children. 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. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid,[3] is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. The album's production was handled by Sarz, Shizzi, Uhuru, Del B, Dokta Frabz, Maleek Berry, Legendury Beatz and Spellz. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. 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 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 was 93. He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. [120] Wizkid broke his silence on the story during several interviews. [40] On 17 October 2013, he performed at the 2013 edition of Felabration, a yearly concert dedicated to Fela Kuti. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Old school hip-hop DJ and producer best known for his work on Tommy Boy Records, including the classic "Play That Beat Mr. DJ" with MC G.L.O.B.E. [61] Pitchfork writer Sheldon Pearce said the song is a "frolicking, summery jam that revels in all the work he [Wizkid]'s put in. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. & WHIZ KID - PLAY THAT BEAT 12" Single USED at the best online prices at eBay! Break out your top hats and monocles; it's about to classy in here. Together we can reach 100% of WHYYs fiscal year goal. He started Game 3 of 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. 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 . [91][92] On 28 May 2013, Premium Times reported that Wizkid had signed a one-year deal with MTN Nigeria. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. Home / About / Guidelines for use / Browse collections / Contact, 2023 Cornell University Library / Privacy, Crash Crew (Crash Crew was an early hip-hop group who recorded for Sugar Hill Records. Please give today. Sadly Whiz Kid passed away in the late 80s. Someone else in the NY trading circle put me up on his true identity. [133] He is also a recipient of an ASCAP plaque for his songwriting contributions to Drake's "One Dance",[134] which also earned two Guinness World Records, for being the first song to reach a billion streams on Spotify, and at the time being the most streamed song on Spotify. He also missed the entire 1951 season while fulfilling his military commitment. Among Phillies pitchers, Simmons is fifth all-time in wins and innings, pitching 1,939.2 innings. He can pace himself. Free shipping for many products! The album incorporates elements of Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and reggae. [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. His military service also caused him to miss the 1951 season. It hurt like hell to get on that train, Mr. Simmons said in 2009. Curt Simmons, a pitcher who helped propel the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies to the franchise's first pennant in 35 years and went on to become one of . [79], On 6 December 2019, Wizkid's label Starboy Entertainment released the EP Soundman Vol. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. But me, Ive been holding back on what I show. Log in to submit a correction to this page . 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. That style made him an effective counterpoint to fireballing Cardinals ace Bob Gibson. Complete coverage of the Fightin' Phils and their MLB rivals from NBC Sports Philadelphia. I had my ups and downs, arm problems and some tough luck like cutting my toe with a lawn mower in 1953 when I was having a good year, he said in 2014. The first tape I managed to score featured him at the 1982 Battle of The DJs at the Music Seminar along with DJs Charlie Chase and Jazzy Jay and was hosted by Grand Master Caz. [112][113][114] The label is currently managed by Jada P.[115] Starboy Entertainment has been nominated for a best record label award one by the City People Entertainment Awards and four times by The Beatz Awards. [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. In 2016, after years of relentless touring around the world and collaborating with famous artists like Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, and Zac Brown, DJ-producer Avicii wrote an open letter to his fans saying he would be retiring, as per Rolling Stone.Avicii, born Tim Bergling in 1989, was still in his prime and a rising success in the world of house and EDM music when he decided to cut his career short. [63][64], In March 2017, he signed a record deal with RCA Records. All the time when I was growing up I wanted to battle Grandmaster Flash, you know DJ versus DJ. The 31-year-old lefty convinced his old teammate he could still win and St. Louis signed him for $30,000, $10,000 more than hed earned with the Phils the previous year. [25] Superstar was recorded in English and Yoruba. Essence", a single from the album, became the first Nigerian song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. [53] In April 2015, both Wizkid and Chris Brown performed "African Bad Gyal" at Brown's concert in Durban, South Africa. Simmons went 115-110 with 109 complete games, 18 shutouts and a 3.66 ERA in 325 games in 13 seasons with the team. Born. 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. April 24, 2017. When Showalter was named Yankee manager, he brought Meyer with him as his bench coach in 1992. Years later, he maintained that that gesture prompted the networks to temporarily remove their cameras from dugouts. DETROIT (AP) -- 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. [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. Memphis music:Stax Records alumni salute founder Jim Stewart during emotional museum event A banker by trade, the mild-mannered Stewart was an unlikely convert to R&B and soul music, but he would . Several teams expressed interest, including the Cardinals, whose manager, Solly Hemus, had played with Mr. Simmons in Philadelphia. [120] When the story broke, close friends and associates of Wizkid did not confirm it because DNA results were pending at the time. [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. [29] He worked with Banky W., Skales, Shaydee and Niyola to record E.M.E's compilation album Empire Mates State of Mind (2012). Sign up for our weekly newsletter. 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. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. [103] He revealed to Yvonne Ekwere of Silverbird Television that he planned on signing new acts to the label. [38] In an interview with HipTV, Banky W revealed the album's title and commented on the album's delay. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Whiz kid definition, a youthful and exceptionally intelligent, successful, or influential person in a given field: the whiz kid of network programming. My strength is the ability to change speeds and my motion.. [87], In September 2022, Wizkid headlined the Rolling Loud Toronto hip-hop festival, becoming the first African artist in history to achieve this feat. http://www.discogs.com/release/260421Salt n Pepa - My Mike Sounds NiceSweet Tee - Its my beatDJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - The Magnificent Jazzy JeffWor. The song broke multiple records, making Wizkid the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the Guinness World Records. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. [citation needed] The album's release was preceded by three singles: "Daddy Yo" featuring Efya, "Sweet Love", and "Come Closer" featuring Drake. A Lehigh Valley native who ended a spirited bidding war by signing with the Phillies in 1947, Mr. Simmons was the last of the Whiz Kids, the youthful 1950 Phillies team that captured the citys imagination and the franchises first pennant in 35 years. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. [71][72] Later that year, he appeared on Normani and Calvin Harris EP Normani x Calvin Harris, on the song "Checklist", which peaked at number one on Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. Curt Simmons, a member of the Phillies "Whiz Kids" team, has died at the age of 93. He sold the golf course to developers in 2019. Every pitcher should study him, then-Cardinals manager Johnny Keane said of Mr. Simmons. Gregorio Borgia/AP. [13] He grew up in an interfaith household with twelve female siblings. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. He also played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs and California Angels. Lists Contributions. Ironically me (MC Lucky) and his brother Mike (Mike G) had another dj who is the brother of the late Pumpkin. [20] In mid-2009, he dropped out of Lagos State University (LASU). 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. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. [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. But your walls are better. [67] Its production was handled by Sarz, Del B, Spellz, Dre Skull, DJ Mustard, Major Lazer, and the Picard Brothers. Meyer, 74, succumbed at his home in Ogelsby, Ill., after a long battle with congestive heart disease. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete . Carol gave a glimpse of her home in the . In September 2014, he released the self-titled second studio album, Ayo. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. [120] In December 2012, Wizkid denied the baby scandal during an interview with Nonye Ben-Nwankwo of The Punch. At one point Whiz was like, you need to get up with Channing in Seattle his laser disc collection is SERIOUS ! Paul Nice. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. [117][118] The children were born in 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2022. 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. But in 1985, on the recommendation of the late UPI columnist Milton Richman, George Steinbrenner hired Meyer as a minor-league pitching coach. When my arm got sore in 1954 and 1955 thats what bothered me.. For yearsIve heard the name DJ Whiz Kid(Play That Beat Mr. DJ)weather it be on wax with his partner MC G.L.O.B.Eor in passing conversation with older DJs discussing history and some of the under mentioned DJs and MCs within the Hip Hop universe. [17] While visiting OJB's Point Beat Studios frequently, he watched 2 Face Idibia record songs for his Grass 2 Grace album. Fortunately, I had my old Army boots on. He won 193 big-league games and was a three-time National League All-Star. 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. He challenges hitters with his mind.. New York won on a home run by Mickey Mantle off knuckleballer Barney Schultz in the bottom of the ninth. Then came the lawn-mower accident in June 1953. Wizkid went by the stage name Lil Prinz until 2006. & Whiz Kid - Play That Beat Mr. D.J. Despite the lawn-mower setback, in 1954 he posted career bests of 21 complete games and a 2.81 ERA. A pitcher of moderate success (94-73, 3. Former Councilmember Bobby Henon sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for taking bribes, Mayor Kenneys final budget plan designed to make the city more equitable for all its residents, Philly mayoral candidates are discussing gun violence tonight. / CBS Philadelphia. Share. Please enter valid email address to continue. WHYY + Billy Penn host 100th Mayor: Restoring Safety Forum | Watch live, FILE - Philadelphia Phillies' Curt Simmons, left, autographs a ball for teammate John 'Jocko' Thompson before Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Shibe Park in Philadelphia, Oct. 4, 1950. The iconic Phillies . By then, at the urging of Phils manager Eddie Sawyer, hed become a different pitcher, relying on his funky delivery, his offspeed pitches, and his mind. It features Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician Femi Kuti. The album features guest appearances from Banky W., Skales, D'Prince and Wande Coal. He also gave an estimated time frame for the album's release. Mr. Simmons was sold to Cubs in 1966 and finished his career as a California Angels reliever a year later. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. In 1983, Tommy Boy Records held a promotional contest, in which entrants were asked to remix the single "Play That Beat, Mr. D.J." by G.L.O.B.E. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. 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. Furthermore, it was reported that troubles within E.M.E began as early as the E.M.E All Stars concert in 2012. 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. [56] In September 2015, he said he was dropping his EP and postponing the release of his third studio album. Was turned down by every club & every crew. He was 93. Then sometime around 1989 a cassette tape managed to make its way into my possession which featured Whiz Kid on the cut and I was totally blown away by how swift he was. With St. Louis and over the next six seasons won 68 games and the. 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