Cardinals mourn loss of pitcher Josh Hancock
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 and the St. Louis Police Department will make a brief statement to the news media at 3 p.m. CDT in the Busch Stadium interview room.
Hancock, who is single, has been a member of the St. Louis Cardinals since February of 2006 and helped the team to its 10th World Series title last Fall.
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.
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This was a very sad day in baseball and I was glad to see that Yankee Stadium had a moment of silence for this young lad...If you remember back a few years, Hancock had his very first start with the Sox and he looked to be a star in the making, at least according to Jason Varitek, who was most affected by this yesterday. I hope, but expect, that the Sox will do the right thing and honor Hancock before tomorrow night's game against Oakland...Hancock will be sorely missed.
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