Josh Hancock killed in car crash
this brings back terrible memories. my thoughts go out to his family and the team. unbeleivable that this can happen to the cardinals again. he was killed in a car crash last night. the game has been postponed. this is just unreal.
official release from the team:
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals were informed this morning by the St. Louis Police Department of the tragic death of pitcher Josh Hancock, 29, who was killed in an auto accident on westbound Highway 64/40 within the city limits.Cardinals' Manager Tony La Russa informed Josh's father of this tragic event. Major League Baseball representatives have also been notified and tonight's 7:05 p.m. game with the Chicago Cubs has been postponed.
The Cardinals ask that all fans join the team in offering their prayers and condolences to Josh Hancock's family on this very sad day for the Cardinals and Major League Baseball.
as reported in the post-dispatch: Hancock's Ford Explorer slammed into the rear of a tow truck that was parked in the far left westbound lane shortly after 12:30 a.m.Hancock, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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oh my lord
RIP Josh, you will be sorely missed.
by bretsyboo on Apr 29, 2007 11:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Josh earned a WS ring and deserved better
Postponing the game was the right thing to do.
by Birds on the Bat on Apr 29, 2007 11:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
very unfortunate.
thanks for the hard work josh.
i blame the cubs...
by Vince Coleman Firecrackers on Apr 29, 2007 11:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How ironic
by RedbirdRay on Apr 29, 2007 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RIP
I heard about him being late the otherday this morning too.
I hope everything was going alright with him and he wasnt having personal problems or anything.
RIP Josh.
by jealousblues on Apr 29, 2007 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please...
by rockin redbird on Apr 29, 2007 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
please...
by Vince Coleman Firecrackers on Apr 29, 2007 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i agree...
by Vince Coleman Firecrackers on Apr 29, 2007 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bah
you will be missed sir.
this is awful news
by Rentboy on Apr 29, 2007 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Strange article
I find it weird that I'm personalizing this so much. It's not like I know him personally, but I guess after following the team so closely for the last 17+ years, it's hard not to.
by Fro Jackson on Apr 29, 2007 11:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eerie
A sad day, to be sure. RIP MR. Hancock.
by roebirds on Apr 29, 2007 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel sick
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 29, 2007 11:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just terrible
Something like this makes all that other stuff not seem so important anymore...
by birdjam on Apr 29, 2007 11:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well put..
Baseball? Meh...
by cardsrul on Apr 29, 2007 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Condolences
God bless you, Josh Hancock.
by Beercub on Apr 29, 2007 11:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our Heartfelt Condolences
RIP, Josh.
by cubbiejulie on Apr 29, 2007 11:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From stltoday.com
He told police that his emergency lights were on, and that he honked his horn when he saw the Explorer approaching in his rear view mirror, but that the Exploer didn't slow down or swerve to avoid the collision.
At the time of the accident, the tow truck driver was assisting a motorist from an earlier accident.
by Fro Jackson on Apr 29, 2007 11:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Horrible
RIP Josh.
by Zubin on Apr 29, 2007 11:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
peace to you Josh
by theguuch99 on Apr 29, 2007 11:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
http://yourenotagolfer.mlblogs.com/obviously_youre_not_a_gol/2007/04/brutal_timing.html
* Hancock was late arriving at the park, to the point that it worried some of his teammates, but he did show.
The first thing I thought was "How terribly foreboding that note looks now", from Thursday's game.
RIP, Josh. We will miss you.
by lookit55 on Apr 29, 2007 11:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my thoughts exactly.
by effin fisk on Apr 29, 2007 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From a Cubs fan...
My heartfelt thoughts and condolences to all who have been affected by this tragic accident. In times like this, we aren't rivals, we all stand together as baseball fans and as human beings.
-- Al from Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Al on Apr 29, 2007 12:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I try thinking
I think maybe all our on-field grousing will be a wee bit more tempered for a while. RIP.
by itsalemmon1019 on Apr 29, 2007 12:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
suppose
I must say it's a comfort to have a class site like VEB at times like this. Outlets are important, even for grieving fans who don't fully understand why they're so worked up.
by itsalemmon1019 on Apr 29, 2007 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DANG!
Being out here in Jersey it's strange to have your Yankee-fan-friends call you up to say "sorry", "that sucks", "did you here?".
It's tough news for us fans... and we allknow it's really terrible for his family.
But how about LaRussa... he had to call his father and let him know. Isn't this the second time now he's had to do that? And what about his teammates? Especially those young guys? They've been together now for more than a year. They won us a world series!!!!!!!!!!!! This team is gonna be hurting.
DANG!!! This is just tragic!
by onebigdummy on Apr 29, 2007 12:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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but I'm glad he got to win the series before he died. It kind of makes it a tiny bit better.
I thought about Tony too, having to tell the families about Kile and now Josh.
Its just a stand up thing to do, you know?
by jealousblues on Apr 29, 2007 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mad love...
I have a lot of love for Tony and who he is for his players!
I am really happy as well that Josh got his ring and the thrill of winning the one thing he probabably dreamed of his whole life!!!
I was at Game 5... I'm glad I got to share it with him!!!!
by onebigdummy on Apr 29, 2007 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
This is just horrible. I will be praying for the Hancocks and all of the Cardinals family.
by birdjam on Apr 29, 2007 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thoughts and prayers
It is an unfortunate tragedy that is incredibly sobering. It reminds us of what is truly important in life and gives us perspective. The team's struggles are insignificant in comparison.
Make sure that those who are close to you know how you feel about them.
by bgh on Apr 29, 2007 12:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How can
by rockin redbird on Apr 29, 2007 12:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This Buds for you
by Calhoun on Apr 29, 2007 12:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fuck
Nope, it was Josh Hancock. Unreal.
DK's got someone to play catch with tonight. I hate these moments.
by Alxfritz on Apr 29, 2007 12:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What terrible news
by jfs on Apr 29, 2007 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eerie
I'm not one for prayers and such, but my thoughts are certainly with Josh's family and with the Cardinals.
by Solanus on Apr 29, 2007 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thoughts and prayers
It certainly makes one stop and think and appreciate what we have in life and puts baseball back in it's proper place.
God Bless and take care.
by Columbus Jets on Apr 29, 2007 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cards fans . . .
--a Cubs fan
by dfrancon on Apr 29, 2007 12:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry for your loss
by GoatRoper on Apr 29, 2007 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Requisat in Pacem, Josh.
by GOOCH24 on Apr 29, 2007 12:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i agree
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 29, 2007 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Josh
Rest in peace.
The SBNation's Atlanta Falcons Blog
by Dave the Falconer on Apr 29, 2007 12:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear God...
MLB did right to postpone tonight's game. ESPN can put something else on it's air...
Prayers for all concerned; including the members of Cardinal Nation who are in shock right now (including me!)
by The Ol Goaler on Apr 29, 2007 1:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Remembering him in motion...
(I hope it's ok to post pics in here. It's from here: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Baseball_pitching_motion_2004.jpg (completely unrelated to me))
by davebug on Apr 29, 2007 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RIP Josh
by cyko42 on Apr 29, 2007 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks josh
I think that says it all, showing up at a fan event. Thanks again.
by lookit55 on Apr 29, 2007 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
This is terrible, RIP Josh.
by TICY on Apr 29, 2007 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Same thing happened here
by Nate811 on Apr 29, 2007 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Terrible
by effin fisk on Apr 29, 2007 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Josh
I can't believe that Izzy, Tony, Dunc, and the rest have to do this again.
On another note, thanks to all the Cub fans who've come to express their thoughts and prayers. People talk about which rivalry is the best in baseball -- I'm not sure if any Red Sox or Yankees fans would do what the Cubs fans have done if they had to deal with this sort of tragedy. That's what makes this rivalry the best. The Cubs and, in particular, Joe Girardi have never been forgotten by Cards fans for that June day 5 years ago.
by chuckb on Apr 29, 2007 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs.
by STLCardinalsFan on Apr 29, 2007 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unbelievable
RIP, Josh Hancock. You have been a tremendous competitor and a stand-up Cardinal. You will be missed.
by Mr Redbird on Apr 29, 2007 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys.
by tonylarussa on Apr 29, 2007 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A good pitcher...
I only knew Josh as a pitcher and his occasional interview on FSN but I developed a liking toward that will be missed on and off the field.
by Brownale on Apr 29, 2007 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RIP
It's amazing how hard a death on the team can hit you. It almost feels like family. I guess that's Cardinals baseball for you.
Josh, you will be missed.
by aet15 on Apr 29, 2007 1:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You feel like you've lost someone close to
You watch these games, see these guys almost everynight for 6 months and while you know it's silly to feel some sort of 'bond' towards them since they'll never know you and you'll never know them personally, something like this still hurts like someone you were close to is gone.
RIP
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 29, 2007 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It is silly
by chuckb on Apr 29, 2007 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Makes us realize
by rockin redbird on Apr 29, 2007 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From a Cubs fan at BCB...
RIP
by arhawkins on Apr 29, 2007 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just saw something that broke my heart again
Hancock was born in Cleveland, Miss., and attended high school in Birmingham, Ala., before attending Auburn University.
I had no idea Josh was a Tiger. I graduate from Auburn in 11 days, so I've lost a member of both the Cardinals' family and the Auburn family. Unbelievable...just...unbelievable.
Once again, RIP Josh, and War Eagle.
by Mr Redbird on Apr 29, 2007 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Auburn Tiger
This sucks so bad.
by Archaeopteryx on Apr 29, 2007 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bud
R.I.P. JOSH HANCOCK
by BRINGBACKWILSON on Apr 29, 2007 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG
Kind of puts everything in perspective, doesn't it?
My thoughts are with Josh's family, friends, and teammates right now.
by Mr Clean on Apr 29, 2007 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Minorleagueball.com
"Somewhere
up there Josh is showing Darryl Kile his WS ring:)"
I thought that was a nice thought to have on this sad day.
by Brock20 on Apr 29, 2007 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stand-up guy
A shining example of what it means to be a Cardinal.
He will be missed.
by urgeernieball on Apr 29, 2007 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG
RIP Josh
by tnek5 on Apr 29, 2007 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i just came home
by erik on Apr 29, 2007 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God Bless Josh
I pray for his family and his Cardinal family.
by RosevilleRedbird on Apr 29, 2007 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad bad vibes, lingering from '02 -
Josh was one of our Band Of Brothers from last year, and will be immortalized as such.
by Urban Pawnee on Apr 29, 2007 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, this is terrible.
by helen on Apr 29, 2007 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
to all card fans
i am proud to be a cards fan, but today, we are just baseball fans, and have had a loss, i really want to thank the cub and red fans who have come here to express their condolences
by bigcardsfan5 on Apr 29, 2007 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, Cubs fans
On behalf of Cardinal Nation, thank you.
by Matt Vernon on Apr 29, 2007 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Your kinds words and thoughts are greatly appreciated.
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 29, 2007 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RIP
I'm a huge critic of TLR, but it takes some guts to be able to tell the guy's dad about what happened.
by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 29, 2007 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My sincere sympathies to you all...
by bergs55 on Apr 29, 2007 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently
Terrible, terrible, terrible news.
by TedGlover on Apr 29, 2007 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe this is bad to say...
RIP, Josh.
by kindred on Apr 29, 2007 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That
by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 29, 2007 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I respctfully disagree
If he was indead intoxicated behind the wheel, while it may be unconfortable to reveal a character flaw of one of our guys, the example of what can go wrong is much more valuable than saving face of an athlete.
I hope and pray that this is not the case, but if it is hopefully some will see the reality of such decisions and make better choices.
by Big Red on Apr 29, 2007 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't be shocked...
It sounds like was a really cool, down to earth dude. He will be greatly missed.
by Alxfritz on Apr 29, 2007 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another Cubs fan chiming in...
by secdelahc on Apr 29, 2007 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Goodbye Josh
P.S. Thanks for the kind words from the the fans on other teams -- especially the Cubs.
by AustinBOB on Apr 29, 2007 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RIP
by teb7 on Apr 29, 2007 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cards news confrence/ statement
by Zubin on Apr 29, 2007 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Funeral on Thursday
His memory will be commemorated with a patch, like DK 57.
Walt and Tony seemed pretty broken up about it, as you'd expect.
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 29, 2007 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh... spelling
by Zubin on Apr 29, 2007 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not too much really...
They said he wasn't speeding -- The tow truck he hit wasn't on the shoulder of the road, either, it was in the left (driving) lane. Late at night, on that area of 40 (couple dips and dives, lotta lights) and I can see how this would happen, even if alcohol wasn't a factor. Apparently Josh tried to turn out of the left lane at the last second, but it was too late. They suspect he died on impact.
by Alxfritz on Apr 29, 2007 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
by nota bene on Apr 29, 2007 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RIP
I am in a sports broadcasting class and I was announcing two softball games today and the Cardinals fan that I am, I paid tribute to Josh during a pause in action.
If you head to Redbirds Fun, you'll see a photo that I took when I got his autograph last May during the two game series at the beginning of the month.
I'm saddened that, once again, we get hit by tragedy during a series against the Cubs. They did the right thing to call the game off and I would imagine JH32 will be right next to DK57 in the bullpen.
Josh, RIP, we'll miss you, and we'll win the 2007 World Series and dedicate it to you. Give our warm regards to Jack and DK.
by cardsfan84 on Apr 29, 2007 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gonna have to make room for a JH32 -
Something about how these guys died "while in the harness" that makes a fan's head just spin.
by Urban Pawnee on Apr 29, 2007 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
me 2
by cardsfan84 on Apr 29, 2007 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the people I believe said it best
"Josh, you'll be sorely missed. Please rest in peace.
Say hi to Jack and Darryl for the rest of us.
Go crazy, heaven...go crazy.
-Kevin"
and on that, RIP Josh, I guess god just needed a righty reliever...
by gibbons on Apr 29, 2007 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Twas me
And I couldn't help think about Christine Buck's eulogy at Jack's wake at Busch II where she said, "Go crazy, heaven. Go crazy."
Hopefully, God did just need a righty reliever and that's why he's there.
Thanks for the kind words, and again, thanks to all the classy fans of other teams leaving notes of compassion. It's nice to see the baseball world come together a little to recognize someone who, by all accounts, seemed to be a really good guy.
RIP, Josh.
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 29, 2007 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
unbelievable
one last thing, someone asked me right after my dads accident in 02 how my family could belive in a GOD who allows tragic events to happen to good people. the simplest answer is this. bad things happen to good people because they are the only ones strong enough to handle them. the Cardinal family was strong enough to handle losing DK, and we are still strong enough to handle losing Josh. it may not seam fair, and it won't be easy. but the Cardinal family will get through this. each and everyday as I help care for dad I know GOD is watching over and taking care my family. and I know now he is doing the same for the Hancock family.
goodbye Josh.
p.s. thanks to all the fans of other teams for your kind words and prayers. especially cub fans.
by gdm426 on Apr 29, 2007 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unassisted tripple play
by Zubin on Apr 29, 2007 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was non sequitor
Again, RIP big guy.
by Zubin on Apr 29, 2007 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That one's for
by gibbons on Apr 29, 2007 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe it
by sirensofsilence on Apr 29, 2007 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From another Cubs fan...
by augie90 on Apr 29, 2007 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks man
by gibbons on Apr 29, 2007 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
was watching him pitch this last week.....
gone.
My simple words of grief are like the other baseball fans here today...My deepest condolances to Josh's family, teamates and friends...and how nice to see all the messages from other cities and fans of other teams too.... To lose a young man like this is always a tragedy, but for Cardinal fans and family...a deeper cut ...another part of us ripped away much too early.. Blessings on you always Josh.
by Timbo02 on Apr 29, 2007 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
May God Bless us, everyone
Condolences to Josh's family and friends.
When we've been here ten thousand years...
bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise...
then when we've first begun.
by azruavatar on Apr 29, 2007 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just thought I'd say this
by gibbons on Apr 29, 2007 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
one way to find out
by cardsfan84 on Apr 29, 2007 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
then I guess I retract my statement
by gibbons on Apr 29, 2007 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RIP Josh
by nycbirdo on Apr 29, 2007 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So sorry to hear this
by nasbach on Apr 29, 2007 6:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Loss is never easy to take, friends.
by Big Rev on Apr 29, 2007 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RIP JOSH
All we can really do is send our condolences to family, friends and team........
by JKW1974 on Apr 29, 2007 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Last night
by klcard on Apr 29, 2007 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewer Fan
RIP Josh.
by iluvlamp on Apr 29, 2007 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOUD NOISES!!!
And, it's been said, but seriously thanks to all the other fans who are stopping in to share their support. Class, all around.
by Alxfritz on Apr 29, 2007 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you really love the lamp?
by Faith Plus One on Apr 30, 2007 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only way to find out
by iluvlamp on Apr 30, 2007 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The party in your pants?
by Faith Plus One on Apr 30, 2007 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brian
by iluvlamp on Apr 30, 2007 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahhh
(lol just playin don't take offense)
by Faith Plus One on Apr 30, 2007 1:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewer
by iluvlamp on Apr 30, 2007 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is true
this year will be my first year, one of my buddies insisted that even if it weren't the Cubs playing, I still need to go to Miller to do some tailgating.
Which reminds me, I need to check if the Cards are playing the last weekend of June, I usually go and see family in Mt. Olive/Litchfield (if anyone is familiar with the area) and I reaaaaallyyy really want to see new Busch, it looks like a really pretty stadium.
by Faith Plus One on Apr 30, 2007 2:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Condolences
by LT on Apr 29, 2007 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Condolences
by brianp88 on Apr 29, 2007 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
only thing that i can add at this point
by sdesserman on Apr 29, 2007 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
Unreal that it could happen twice, specially in the same series against the same team. I'm just glad this time it waasnt on my wedding day.(DK)
by punchinjudy on Apr 29, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Game postponed due to tragedy"
by iron duke75 on Apr 29, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking ahead
I still can't wrap my mind around this.
by effin fisk on Apr 29, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
by sjoshi on Apr 29, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skipping Wells start
It feels awkward talking about baseball now.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 29, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried to post this at BCB but it didnt work
by jealousblues on Apr 29, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Condolences
Visit this blog a lot because of the intelligent baseball talk and just wanted to give you my condolences to the Cardinal Nation! Sorry to hear this. Don't know what else to say...
RIP
SeoulStro
by SeoulStro on Apr 29, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RIP
by RIP JH on Apr 29, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG
Josh and Darryl can play catch up there now. For the rest of us... what a tragedy.
Rest in peace, Josh. At least you got a World Series ring to take with you.
by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 29, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Condolences from an Astros fan
Hancock was a gamer, like most of your club. He was definitely a tough pitcher; one whose name I never liked hearing when our teams were facing off. First and foremost...from all the stuff I've read about Hancock, it sounds like he was a great person.
My condolences to you all.
by Haggy on Apr 29, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Respect, man.
by orlando card on Apr 29, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our sympathies
by AZ Snakepit on Apr 29, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Prayers
Just so sad.
by cards13 on Apr 29, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Vaya con dios, Josh
Josh, thanks for all you did for the Cardinals - your teammates, the front office, the fans. We're all blessed by your have worn the "birds on the bat."
Aweseome to see all the posts from fans of other teams. God's blessings on you all.
by wildman on Apr 29, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Josh, thanks...
My thoughts are with Josh's family and friends, and with everyone in Cardinals land: the organisation, Mr. TLR and the technical staff, the players, the fans and the VEB-community.
Josh, rest in peace!
by Johnny64 on Apr 29, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tears
Many prayers for his family and friends, and for all fans of baseball.
Thank you Josh, for all the joy you have brought to our lives.
-Mike
by lynx on Apr 29, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RIP Josh
Now, let's get a fire in our hearts and win some games for Josh!
by orlando card on Apr 29, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, Josh, and farewell
What a terrible shame.
by hoot on Apr 29, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Close to home
He'll be missed, and remembered.
by madridbend on Apr 29, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Goodbye Josh
Reading the AP story, I kept re-reading Jeff Weaver's quote. Like all of you I've been basking in the glow of a World Series victory and lionizing Weaver despite him leaving the team. To think of him today as just a guy who lost a friend is hard.
Another heartfelt thanks to the other organizations and their fans who have shared their thoughts and offered their condolences. That's true sportsmanship.
by mikeoat on Apr 29, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
condolences
by Floyd on Apr 29, 2007 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Am Touched Beyond Words
by tommyguniii on Apr 30, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We may get at each other
Josh was way too young, it's not fair.
by Faith Plus One on Apr 30, 2007 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, It is a Game We All Love
by tommyguniii on Apr 30, 2007 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
2006 WS for JB and DK57 RIP: Josh Hancock
by cardsfan84 on Apr 30, 2007 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not to make light of the situation
You're right though, I don't think he could of put it any better. Simply unforgettable.
by Faith Plus One on Apr 30, 2007 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sincerest condolences
God Love You, Josh Hancock, RIP.
by Faith Plus One on Apr 30, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Prayers and best wishes from a Cubs fan...
In a strange coincidence, I was in a taxi last night on Grand, stopped at the light on Forest Park. The driver and myself both smelled a strong odor of burning rubber and two fire trucks passed us to enter 40. I have no doubt they were responding to the accident. I went to school at SLU, and those familiar with the Midtown area know that such late night emergency vehicles aren't an uncommon sight in that part of town. Obviously, however, a fairly ordinary tragedy affects us differently when there is some connection, however indirect, to our own lives.
Again, as much fun and emotion we all have in the Cardinals/Cubs rivalry, an incident like this certainly puts things in perspective. Again, condolences.
by The Boar on Apr 30, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We'll ALL Miss Josh
I know the Crew plays the Cards coming up here, but I really don't care like I normally would. I wouldn't even mind seeing the Cardinals win the first game, believe it or not! After what they've been through they do deserve it, yet the games must go on. I just want all fans of the Cardinals to know that this thing definately does transcend favorite teams, and all true baseball fans should feel for what happened today.
by nasbach on Apr 30, 2007 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm reminded of
Josh was clearly a nice guy and a good teammate, and the way fans and players from around baseball have come together on this really warms my heart. We'll all miss him, whether it's the Cardinals family, the MLB family, or the family of fans out here.
R.I.P.
The SBNation's Atlanta Falcons Blog
by Dave the Falconer on Apr 30, 2007 12:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
condolences from mets fans
your organization has again suffered a devastating loss. we all share in your sorrow and pain. this tragedy is felt throughout the baseball community. the fragility of human life cannot ever be taken for granted.
rip josh hancock, a credit to the game and to the st. louis cardinals, world champions. he accomplished so much in a such short time.
on behalf of mets fans everywhere, our most humble condolences.
by metsbeatcardsin7 on Apr 30, 2007 1:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A classy gesture
by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 30, 2007 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hancock
he had less hits given up per innings pitched, and a good bb/k ratio. except for being a bit prone to the longball, his career line is impressive.
he might have had a career like suppan if he could have broke into a starting roation again.,
im sad..
by Rentboy on Apr 30, 2007 1:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
also
everytime i light up, every april 20th, i will remember you mr hancock.
also, he filled many roles in our 2006 season in our bullpen, he was a little kikio calero, a little al reyes, a little of cal eldred, and i saw promise as a starter.
im depressed..
by Rentboy on Apr 30, 2007 1:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thoughts while i cant sleep
I started thinking about DK. How odd(? is that even close to the right word?) and combined both of these two tragedies are...
It is weird; the first text I got this morning woke me up around nine and was "Whats wrong with the Cardinals pitchers during Cubs series?" I chalked it up to "they suck?" and hit the pillow to keep sleeping off a massive hangover. Twenty minutes later, another text from another friend: "Sorry to hear about Josh." What? I need sleepy. Ten minutes later, another text: "Sorry to hear about your guy. Best." Seriously, what the fuck? As I got up to check my e-mail, one last text from one of my buddies: "So we can now say we saw the accident that killed Josh Hancock. Fuck."
Fuck. Flash back to 6/22/02 and my celly waking me up from a super hangover at noon in north carolina. My buddy Nate is at Wrigley. Sounds like DK died last night. Fuck.
Really just a surreal day. I know the "best fans in baseball" bullshit is played out ad naus, but it really does feel like a friend or cousin just died. He got picked up by the Birds, loved St Louis. Moved here in the off-season, went to Blues games, was out at bars all the time but never did the d-list vip treatment. Just dug being a Cardinal, a St Louisian.
Just a dude, happy to play a game for a living.
I know the grinders make up 80% of MLB, but we dont hear about them enough. Just fucking happy to be there. I like guys like Josh. And we would not have won the Series w/out him. I wish I knew more about him while he was still around.
I'm voting for him to be a post-hum "Darryl Kile (Good Guy) Award " winner for '07.
by Alxfritz on Apr 30, 2007 1:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well said, Alxfritz
He was a good pick-up and played a key role in our WS championship last year; but most importantly, he just seemed like a nice kid who appreciated what he had and enjoyed his life here... there are lots of others like him who we don't know because they don't play for the Cards. Most of us have known good people like him who died way too soon; let's appreciate them and Josh and each other and what we have here. Baseball seems pretty unimportant right now, but if baseball and Josh can help us do that, then we can take something really valuable from this mess.
by BTown Birds fan on Apr 30, 2007 2:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
p.s.
i hope there is a heaven and mt hancock and mr kyle are talkin some baseball right now
by Rentboy on Apr 30, 2007 1:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as a guy who is not exactly slim...
by jealousblues on Apr 30, 2007 7:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks so much to all the visitors here
by BTown Birds fan on Apr 30, 2007 1:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry for your loss
by lurking cubs fan on Apr 30, 2007 1:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man..
by iluvlamp on Apr 30, 2007 1:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my hancock memory
by El Capitan on Apr 30, 2007 1:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah...
He was a bulldog. And we won't soon forget it. Thanks for bringing up a Josh memory that I'll always remember as well.
by sirensofsilence on Apr 30, 2007 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, this sounds stupid
I wish life had had a chance to imitate art.
by Nate811 on Apr 30, 2007 2:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Genuinely Sorry for Your Loss
I was still living in Chicago and listening to the WGN radio broadcast in my car in june '02 on that other fateful day when that game was cancelled. That was a sad day, and so feels even more so.
My prayers go out to you all.
by cubrandy on Apr 30, 2007 2:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Re:circumstances of death
tow trucks are huge, and the guy Hancock hit was parked IN THE DRIVING LANE, THE FAST LANE. stupid, stup[id, stupid..you pull over on the RIGHT. unwritten highway rule. you dont park IN THE FAST LANE..
two drinks in an hour and you a "drunk driver." lets not even fucking go there. before we even know shit k? DUI's are usually people who had 2 drinks, and the reckless crazy drivers are usually police. cause they can..they runover people daily cause they just like to drive fast..
get bent
hancock rocked, also sucks lots of you had him on your least favoreite cardinal poll when guy was essentially a younger cheaper suppan.
love ya josh!!
by Rentboy on Apr 30, 2007 2:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just dont like 40 myself...but its cause traffic
by jealousblues on Apr 30, 2007 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's a reply to button
and from what I've read everyone has been very respectful of the situation so calm down
by azruavatar on Apr 30, 2007 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A time for everything
What does the worker gain from his toil? I have seen the burden God has laid on men. He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil -- this is the gift of God.
by wildman on Apr 30, 2007 6:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Horrible Loss
My heart goes out to all of you. .
God Bless.
A Cub fan.
by CubAlex on Apr 30, 2007 7:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
godspeed mr hancock
by elirock83 on Apr 30, 2007 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a sad Maine Fan
by mainefan on Apr 30, 2007 6:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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