Josh Hancock lost in car crash, Game cancelled.

fanforever · Post by **fanforever** » April 29 07, 10:40 am

http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/ivp ... id=2853156

Dillagii · Post by **Dillagii** » April 29 07, 10:41 am

What will happen to the number 32?

fanforever · Post by **fanforever** » April 29 07, 10:44 am

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2853149

Sunday, April 29, 2007
Cardinals reliever Hancock killed in car crash

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Associated Press

ST. LOUIS -- Josh Hancock, a key member of the bullpen that helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, was killed in a car crash early Sunday.

The Cardinals postponed their home game Sunday night against the Chicago Cubs. The team and the St. Louis Police Department are scheduled to meet with the media at 4 p.m. ET at Busch Stadium.

A vehicle driven by the 29-year-old Hancock apparently struck a truck that was assisting a disabled vehicle, team spokesman Brian Bartow said. The Cardinals and police were expected to make a statement later in the day at Busch Stadium.

Hancock's death is the second of a Cardinals player in less than five years. Pitcher Darryl Kile was found dead in a Chicago hotel room in June 2002. The 33-year-old Kile died of a coronary artery blockage.

Hancock, who pitched three innings of relief in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the Cubs, played for four major league clubs. He went 3-3 with a 4.09 ERA in 62 regular-season appearances for the Cardinals last season and pitched in three postseason games. He was 0-1 with a 3.55 ERA in eight games this season.

Hancock, who is single, made his offseason home in St. Louis. He was the only player to attend the premiere of a DVD documenting the Cardinals' unlikely run to their 10th World Series championship after winning only 83 regular-season games.

Hancock joined the Cardinals in spring training last season after the Cincinnati Reds released him for violating a weight clause in his contract. He had been a starter the previous year with Cincinnati, but missed 133 games because of groin and elbow injuries. He also pitched for Boston and Philadelphia.

JohnnyJay · Post by **JohnnyJay** » April 29 07, 10:47 am

Terrible....just terrible

Thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and teammates.

cabby7588 · Post by **cabby7588** » April 29 07, 10:51 am

Oh my god. This really puts things in the perspective. My thoughts and prayers to the Hancock family. Grr...This is awful, I don't know what to say.

letsgocards89 · Post by **letsgocards89** » April 29 07, 10:53 am

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fanforever · Post by **fanforever** » April 29 07, 11:04 am

ESPN Radio said LaRussa had to break the news to Hancock's father. I wouldn't even want to imagine what that would be like

TimeForGuinness · Post by **TimeForGuinness** » April 29 07, 11:07 am

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Relieve In Peace (RIP) Josh Hancock

TFG

TimeForGuinness · Post by **TimeForGuinness** » April 29 07, 11:08 am

fanforever wrote:ESPN Radio said LaRussa wanted to be the one to break the news to Hancock's father. I wouldn't even want to imagine what that would be like

Fixed that for you.

fanforever · Post by **fanforever** » April 29 07, 11:10 am

TimeForGuinness wrote:
fanforever wrote:ESPN Radio said LaRussa wanted to be the one to break the news to Hancock's father. I wouldn't even want to imagine what that would be like
Fixed that for you.

Thanks....