He was 93. I went from the top of the world to the bottom real quick.. But now Im not so hot on the idea. Meyer, 74, succumbed at his home in Ogelsby, Ill., after a long battle with congestive heart disease. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. It was that motion of his, Aaron explained in 1987. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Hall of Famers Hank Aaron and Stan Musial both cited Mr. Simmons as the pitcher who gave them the most trouble. In September 2014, he released the self-titled second studio album, Ayo. He wound up with a 193-183 career record, a 3.54 ERA, and 36 shutouts. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Life Cover+ Multiple Benefits in one plan. We've received your submission. [19], Wizkid began recording his debut studio album Superstar in 2009. 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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. Free shipping for many products! & WHIZ KID - PLAY THAT BEAT 12" Single USED at the best online prices at eBay! [36] In an interview with Ok!Nigeria TV at Disturbing Headquarters in London, he said the mixtape would be released in April. [23], On 2 April 2010, Wizkid released "Tease Me/Bad Guys" as the album's second single. He also earned three All-Star nods in 1952, 1953, and 1957. Official Facebook Page of Dj WhizKid of Fame 95 FM. 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He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM The Houston Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6. 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. Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. He spent the next two decades out of baseball. The game has said goodbye this year to so many crucial figures in its history: Morgan, Bob Gibson, Tom Seaver, Al Kaline, Lou Brock, Whitey Ford, Allen. He was traded to the Cubs for third baseman Randy Jackson after that season and retired in 1959. Paul Nice at the time was placing ads in the back of the Source Magazine selling these films on VHS. [120] In December 2012, Wizkid denied the baby scandal during an interview with Nonye Ben-Nwankwo of The Punch. Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies 'Whiz Kids' team, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Ambler, Pa. Meyer and Waitkus had had dinner together before Waitkus met Steinhagen in her hotel room. On Point is produced by WBUR for NPR. Essence", a single from the album, became the first Nigerian song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia at age 15, is a step closer to becoming a saint. Mr. Simmons was promoted from Wilmington to pitch the 47 Phils final game. 2023 WWB Holdings, LLC. While working on Superstar, Wizkid collaborated with record producers such as E-Kelly, Jay Sleek, Shizzi, DJ Klem, Masterkraft, Q-Beats and Samklef. Whiz Kid. A prominent figure in the modern-day Afrobeats music scene, Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential African artists of all time. New York won on a home run by Mickey Mantle off knuckleballer Barney Schultz in the bottom of the ninth. which was famously remixed by Steinski to form Lesson One. He might remember better but I think Chan mailed me for one of my catalogs when I was selling flicks out of The Source. Ex-Phils manager and longtime big-league scout Hans Lobert called Mr. Simmons the best prospect hed ever seen. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. 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. vkgy is a visual kei library maintained by overseas fans. [citation needed] The album's release was preceded by three singles: "Daddy Yo" featuring Efya, "Sweet Love", and "Come Closer" featuring Drake. They would go on to lose to the Yankees in a four-game sweep. Last week I interviewed a gentlemen by the name ofJohnnyray Gascawho is known as the person who created the market and introduced a generation of Kung Fu film lovers to Shaw Brothers flicks bootlegged to VHS. 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. From that tragedy I grew, dropped "Kid" and went with "DJ Whiz." I owe my life to God, Mom & Pops but I owe my career to Ricky. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. [50], On 5 January 2015, Wizkid released the music video for "Ojuelegba", a song that highlights the struggles he endured in the early years of his recording career. In 2016, Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the hit single "One Dance", which reached number-one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in 14 additional countries. He won a World Series in 1964 with the Cardinals. He co-wrote "Omoge You Too Much", a song from Banky W.'s The W Experience album. [73], In mid-2019, Wizkid was featured on Beyonc's "Brown Skin Girl", taken from the critically acclaimed The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack. [70], Wizkid became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance". I probably put them in a slump, he said. [120] In another interview conducted in Ogudu-GRA, Lagos, he said he really did not want to find himself in that peculiar situation. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. Described as "one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history," Simmons had a 115-110 Phillies record, pitching 109 complete games with 18 shutouts. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Whiz Kid discography and songs: Music profile for Whiz Kid, born 21 October 1961. . For years I've heard the name DJ Whiz Kid (Play That Beat Mr. DJ)weather it be on wax with his partner MC G.L.O.B.E or in passing conversation with older DJ's discussing history and some of the under mentioned DJs and MC's within the Hip Hop universe. A few weeks later, Philadelphia signed him for $65,000, then a record bonus. [88][89], More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022. 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. Sign up for NBC Philadelphia newsletters. [40][104] Wizkid first signed Maleek Berry and Legendury Beatz to the label,[105] while Berry became an in-house producer. Wizkid went by the stage name Lil Prinz until 2006. Other young stars included Robin Roberts and Richie Ashburn. [citation needed] SFTOS debuted at number 107 on the US Billboard 200. 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. [100] Wizkid departed E.M.E following the release of his second studio album and the expiration of his five-year contract. Hip hop mixtapes first appeared in the mid-1970s in New York City, featuring artists such as Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa. [74] It was described as one of his "shining" moments of 2019,[75] thanks to numerous nominations at major international awards, earning him two Soul Train Music Awards,[76] a NAACP Image Award,[77] a BET Awards, and his first Grammy Award, for Best Music Video. [136] He is also the most awarded artiste in The Headies award history. [17] They managed to release an album prior to disbanding. Mr. Simmons was sold to Cubs in 1966 and finished his career as a California Angels reliever a year later. [28], Wizkid toured London in 2012 and performed at the HMV Apollo on 4 June 2012. He was added to the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993 and inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. The song premiered on Drake's OVO Sound Radio the same month. All rights reserved. In addition to winning the award, he was awarded a 2012 Hyundai Sonata courtesy of the organizers. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. His military service also kept him out of the entire 1951 season. Agent DJ Whiz Kid (Early Hip Hop DJ) Died. and Whiz Kid. Meyer is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and three children. G.L.O.B.E. In an interview with a Nigerian Entertainment Today editor, he denied having a child. We only index and link to content provided on other servers. [135] Wizkid was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2019. His Sunday column, 'Franks Place', examines Philadelphias rich sports history. A few days later, Hall of Famer and former Phillie Joe Morgan died. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. [29] He worked with Banky W., Skales, Shaydee and Niyola to record E.M.E's compilation album Empire Mates State of Mind (2012). The iconic Phillies . "[62] In May 2015, Wizkid joined Chris Brown on his "One Hell of a Nite" world tour. READ MORE: The Phillies World Series history, from The Inquirer photo archives. 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. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. 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