Sutter Finally Enshrined in Cooperstown

AP Online;  July 31, 2006 ;     700+ words ......played, but developed a new way to get hitters out," Sutter said. "Everybody who throws the split-fingered...because he was the first one to teach it." In 1976, Sutter had six wins and 10 saves and a 2.70 ERA in 52...saves and a 1.34 ERA, and had 27 saves in 1978. Sutter was even better the next season, ...

BASEBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS: Sutter takes place among sport's greats

Charleston Gazette;  July 31, 2006 ;     700+ words ......because he was the first one to teach it." In 1976, Sutter registered six wins and 10 saves and a 2.70 earned...and a 1.34 ERA, and in 1978 registered 27 saves. Sutter was even better the next season, winning the NL...traded him to St. Louis after the 1980 season. Sutter signed a four-year contract worth ...

What a relief! Sutter in the Hall: Sentimental closer thanks Cubs mentors...

Chicago Sun-Times;  July 31, 2006 ;     700+ words ......little humor out there." Sutter and 17 former players and...Sandberg and Wade Boggs. Sutter, who started his career...major-leaguer being honored Sunday. Sutter, 53, won the National League...the final out of the 1982 World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals...slugger Gorman Thomas. ...

Bruce Sutter's Big Day Is Short and Sweet

AP Online;  July 30, 2006 ;     700+ words ......because he was the first one to teach it." In 1976, Sutter registered six wins and 10 saves and a 2.70 earned-r...and a 1.34 ERA, and in 1978 registered 27 saves. Sutter was even better the next season, winning the NL...traded him to St. Louis after the 1980 season. Sutter signed a four-year contract ...

Sutter: 'I Would Do It All Over Again'

AP Online;  January 11, 2006 ;     700+ words ......pitcher Bruce Sutter waves to the crowd...honoring the 1982 World Series champion Cardinals...Cardinals win the 1982 World Series. The strain of...short his career. Sutter signed a six-year...Milwaukee in the World Series, Sutter won Game 2 with...

Split-fingered fastball helped Sutter to Hall; and Moore's story.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL);  July 29, 2006 ;     700+ words ......he left just as Sutter was acquired in...Cardinals won the 1982 World Series in Sutter's second year with...from their first World Series trip. To this day...ruined Moore's life. Sutter, who retired a...one to reach the World Series against the Mets...majors, but ...

Sutter's relief is full of emotion New Hall member's next challenge is his...

Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO);  July 31, 2006 ;     700+ words ......election time: 'Do you belong?' Sutter's first steps toward the...Howard. They invariably did, Sutter said, regardless of how tired...in his glove for padding, Sutter said. To this day, I think...tremendous help to me as a closer. Sutter thanked the late Fred Martin...rocketed his career skyward. ...

Humble Sutter saves best for last

Daily Breeze;  July 31, 2006 ;     658 words ......called the split-finger," Sutter said. "It was a pitch that...one to teach it." In 1976, Sutter registered six wins and...1978 registered 27 saves. Sutter was even better the next...Louis after the 1980 season. Sutter signed a four-year contract...and keyed the Cards' 1982 World ...

Sutter 'in awe' over honor

The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  July 31, 2006 ;     667 words ......because he was the first one to teach it." In 1976, Sutter registered six wins and 10 saves and a 2.70 ERA...and a 1.34 ERA, and in 1978 registered 27 saves. Sutter was even better the next season, winning the NL...who had Lee Smith waiting for his chance, traded Sutter to St. Louis after the 1980 ...

Hall has a Sutter: Closer, split-fingered revolutionary to take place...

Chicago Sun-Times;  July 30, 2006 ;     700+ words ......teams. It's just exciting." Sutter said the first thing he...playing for bragging rights." Sutter gets the ultimate bragging...voice of Houston baseball. Sutter, 53, played for three teams...relievers with more saves -- Sutter's 300 put him 19th on the...Milwaukee Brewers in the 1982 World ...

Sutter's relief is full of emotion New Hall member's next challenge is his...

Rocky Mountain News;  July 31, 2006 ;     700+ words ......time: 'Do you belong?' " Sutter's first steps toward the...Howard. They invariably did, Sutter said, regardless of how tired...in his glove for padding," Sutter said. "To this day, I think...help to me as a closer." Sutter thanked the late Fred Martin...rocketed his career skyward. Sutter ...

Sutter returning to help root on Barnstormers

Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA;  September 22, 2006 ;     366 words ......Lancaster County native Bruce Sutter will attend the Barnstormers...in pre-game ceremonies. Sutter will meet fans from 5:30...first-served basis until 6:30. Sutter will then be honored on...away 35 years ago,'' said Sutter, via a Barnstormers' press...Lancaster County who's won a World ...

Sutter closes career at Hall

Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA;  July 31, 2006 ;     700+ words ......passed away the summer after Sutter graduated from high school...among the game's greats. Sutter thanked the man who was probably...pitching instructor who taught Sutter to throw a split-finger fastball. That pitch led Sutter to 300 saves and a career...closer of his time. One of Sutter's ...

Finally, Sutter gets closure: Ex-Cubs reliever gains election to Hall on...

Chicago Sun-Times;  January 11, 2006 ;     700+ words ......did, but it sure did." Sutter, who began his major-league...percent) to gain entry. Sutter, who turned 53 on Sunday...reliever Goose Gossage. Sutter, who becomes the 261st...season, the Cubs traded Sutter to the St. Louis Cardinals...and infielder Ty Waller. Sutter was the Cardinals' closer ...

Sutter's touch helps Tyco reach tough decisions.

Plastics News;  May 10, 2004 ;     700+ words ......unsuccessfully had tried to sell the division that Sutter would lead as president: Tyco Plastics & Adhesives...of running like the wind when the job offer came, Sutter embraced it. He said he was inspired after meeting...You could look at the absolute turmoil going on,'' Sutter said in a recent ...