He was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 1993. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? Sadly Whiz Kid passed away in the late 80s. Whats really funny is that Whiz was the one who really introduced me to Chan! Someone else in the NY trading circle put me up on his true identity. I lived in Twin Parks (183 & Prospect) so I would bring Harold and Mike around and we started playing music in the projects. [14][1] He grew up listening to King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti and Bob Marley. A Lehigh Valley native who ended a spirited bidding war by signing with the Phillies in 1947, Mr. Simmons was the last of the Whiz Kids . Simmons tied for the major league lead with six shutouts in 1952 and had a career-best 21 complete games in 1954. [53] In April 2015, both Wizkid and Chris Brown performed "African Bad Gyal" at Brown's concert in Durban, South Africa. He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid,[3] is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. 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. The tour kicked off in July and ended in September 2012. The song premiered on Drake's OVO Sound Radio the same month. He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. [39], On 2 May 2013, Wizkid released the album's lead single "Jaiye Jaiye". After four rocky starts in 1960, he was released. It was initially titled Chosen. Frank is a columnist and general assignment reporter focusing on sports enterprise, projects and features. Simmons is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Thomas, and daughter, Susan. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy, in 2012. concert", "Pulse Exclusive Wizkid drops MTN for GLO, to earn N120m", "The war within E.M.E as Wizkid shocks fans", "Wizkid confirms he's FINALLY set to leave E.M.E", "Wizkid says he left Banky W's record label without a penny", "EME is Still Family! The lefty was part of the 1950 Phillies "Whiz Kid" team, missing the World Series to serve in the Korean War. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Though often overshadowed by longtime rotation mate Robin Roberts, Mr. Simmons left his mark on two memorable Phillies seasons 14 years apart. He was selected to three All-Star teams with the Phillies in 1952-53 and 1957. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. He was 93 . First published on December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM. His tirade wasn't over, however. His Sunday column, 'Franks Place', examines Philadelphias rich sports history. [98][99] He also moved out of the E.M.E mansion in Lagos and acquired his own home in the Lekki Phase 1 area. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. He ranks fifth in team history in wins and innings (1,939 2/3), sixth in games started, tied for sixth in shutouts, and ninth in strikeouts (1,052). Wizkid told Showtime Celebrity he collaborated with Femi Kuti to prevent people from depicting him as an artist whose lyrics revolve around girls, cars, and materialistic things. Carol gave a glimpse of her home in the . He started Game 3 of the 1964 World Series. Meyer was in three World Series and was a member of the 1955 world champion Dodgers. 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. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. (AP Photo). He wound up with a 193-183 career record, a 3.54 ERA, and 36 shutouts. The song broke multiple records, making Wizkid the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the Guinness World Records. December 13, 2022 / 1:12 PM On 5 April 2016, Wizkid became Nigeria's first artist to be listed on Billboards Twitter Last 24 hours chart, following his guest feature on Drake's Afrobeats-infused "One Dance" single, which charted at number 21. 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He started the 1952 and 1957 All-Star Games. In hip hop's earliest days, the music only existed in live form, and the music was spread via tapes of parties and shows. A few weeks later, Philadelphia signed him for $65,000, then a record bonus. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. The History: Moved to Germany wanted to DJ. All rights reserved. [101] In a video interview with Capital Xtra in October 2019, Wizkid said he left E.M.E without any money.[102]. 480 likes. The group, based in New York City, consisted of members DJ Daryll C. (who died in 1999 due to diabetes), G. Man, La Shubee, Barry Bistro, Ek Mike C., and Reggie Reg.) The left-hander won 17 games for the 1950 pennant-winners but missed the World Series when his National Guard unit was activated in September. It was initially released as a freestyle rap. (AP Photo/File). Simmons pitched 20 years in MLB, and was on the Phillies from 1947-1950 and 1952-1960. The iconic Phillies . He was 93. Getty Images. Share. Wizkid went by the stage name Lil Prinz until 2006. Ive still got lots of new things that Im doing Whiz Kidsource: Ann Arbor News July 23, 1983, DJDJ Whiz KidHeculoidsHip-HopKool HercTommy Boy Records, Nostalgia King Signature Logo T-Shirt (Large), Gizelle Smith and The Mighty Mocambos - Working Woman, Lord Finesse - Suicidal Thoughts (Flexi Disc), Skeme Richards Black Fist Monkey Shoulder Mix, IG Live With Battle Grounds DTX featuring Skeme Richards, Solomon King Screening At The Ritz 5 (Philadelphia). [43] On 2 November 2013, Wizkid performed at the Guinness Colorful World of More concert alongside D'banj, Tiwa Savage, P-Square, Davido, Ice Prince, Burna Boy, Olamide and Phyno. Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. Simmons was inducted on to the Phillies' Wall of Fame in 1993 and into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. [15] In a radio interview with Tim Westwood in 2012, he said "his father has three wives". He was 93. Old school hip-hop DJ and producer best known for his work on Tommy Boy Records, including the classic "Play That Beat Mr. DJ" with MC G.L.O.B.E. 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. It was initially scheduled for release on 14 February 2011 but was later pushed back. Meyer and Waitkus had had dinner together before Waitkus met Steinhagen in her hotel room. He was traded to the Cubs for third baseman Randy Jackson after that season and retired in 1959. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. [11], By February 2021, Wizkid was the most-streamed Nigerian artist of all time on Spotify, with over 3.4 billion streams across all credits. 1', "Samas 27: Nominations are out and men are leading the nods", "WizKid Essence (Remix) feat Justin Bieber", "Wizkid's 'Essence' hits a new peak of No. The 1950 Whiz Kids were swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series. We've received your submission. A pitcher of moderate success (94-73, 3. He sold the golf course to developers in 2019. He has a sizzling fastball and a good curve, Lobert told The Inquirer. One of the greatest pitchers in franchise history, the lefty posted a record of 115-110 with 109 complete games, 18 shutouts and a 3.66 ERA in 325 games (263 starts) in 13 seasons . His death on Tuesday at his Ambler, Pennsylvania home was confirmed by the Phillies, who did not specify a cause. History. His military service also caused him to miss the 1951 season. While connecting more dots within the Kung Fu and Hip Hop genres, I later find that Whiz Kid was responsible to the meeting of two more Hip Hop gents, DJ / Producer Paul Nice and Seattles Big Chan. I went from the top of the world to the bottom real quick.. [55] In July 2015, Wizkid announced on Twitter that Anglique Kidjo would be featured on the album. 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