The sports world is mourning the loss of legendary St Louis-based baseball writer Rick Hummel, who passed away on April 16th at the age of 77.
Hummel was a beloved figure in the St Louis baseball community, having covered the St Louis Cardinals for the St Louis Post-Dispatch since 1975. He was known for his encyclopedic knowledge of the game, and his ability to tell stories about players and teams in a way that made them come alive. He was also known for his fairness and objectivity in his reporting, and for his willingness to go the extra mile to get the story.
Hummel was a fixture at Cardinals games, and was well-known for his signature fedora and bow tie. He was inducted into the St Louis Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012, and was awarded the J.G. Taylor Spink Award by the Baseball Writers Association of America in 2018.
Hummel’s influence on the game of baseball was immense. He was a mentor to many young writers, and his work inspired countless others to pursue careers in sports journalism. His passion for the game was evident in everything he wrote, and he will be remembered as one of the greatest baseball writers of all time.
The St Louis Cardinals organization released a statement following Hummel’s passing, saying “Rick Hummel was an institution in St Louis baseball. His passion for the game and his commitment to excellence were unparalleled. We are deeply saddened by his passing and our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.”
Rick Hummel will be remembered as a giant in the world of sports journalism, and his legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
