On June 19th, 2020, the sports world was saddened to learn of the passing of Rick Hummel, a beloved St. Louis baseball writer and beloved figure in the community. He was 77 years old.
Rick Hummel was born in St. Louis in 1943 and grew up in the city. He was a lifelong Cardinals fan, and his love of the team was evident in his writing. He began his career as a sportswriter in the 1970s, and he quickly became a fixture in the St. Louis sports scene. He was a regular at Busch Stadium, and he was known for his knowledge of the game and his ability to tell stories about the players and teams he covered.
Hummel was well-known for his nickname, “The Commish.” He earned this nickname for his ability to get information from sources that other reporters could not. He was also known for his fairness and objectivity in his writing, and he was respected by players, coaches, and fans alike.
Hummel wrote for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for over 40 years, and he was a member of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA). He was inducted into the BBWAA Hall of Fame in 2016, and he was also honored with the J.G. Taylor Spink Award in 2018. This award is given annually to a baseball writer who has made significant contributions to the game.
Rick Hummel will be remembered as a beloved figure in the St. Louis sports community. He was a passionate fan of the Cardinals and a talented writer who had an eye for detail and a knack for storytelling. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and by all who read his work.
