In tribute, Kile's last Astros jersey was seen hanging in the Astros dugout the night that Kile died. A family friend said she prefers not to speak about Darryl's death. Friends and former teammates file out after a memorial service for Darryl Kile, the St. Louis Cardinal pitcher who died of heart failure at age 33, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri on June 26, 2002. Later that season, when the Cardinals clinched the Central Division championship in a game against the Astros, teammate Albert Pujols carried Kile's number 57 jersey, on a hanger, to the celebration on the field. The way he went about helping to teach, what got to Chris Carpenter, what got to Adam Wainwright and now being passed to the organization is priceless., This guy took me under his wing and really showed me what it was to be a pro, what it meant to be a Cardinal, said Rick Ankiel in a 2017 segment with Bally Sports Midwest. Simontacchi recalls. Darryl Kile, a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals who was scheduled to start in Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs, was found dead this afternoon in his hotel room here, the authorities. I'm thinking, 'This was meant to be.' The team wrote "DK 57" on their hats. The St. Louis Cardinals pay tribute to teammate Darryl Kile #57 who past away early in the year, as they celebrate the victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game three of the MLB National League Division Series during the 2002 World Series Playoffs at the Busch Stadium on October 5, 2002 in St. Louis, Missouri. For 2016, the Cards RHP Jonathan Broxton won the DK Good Guy Award, while RHP Collin McHugh was tapped as the Astros recipient. (AP Photo/Stephen Carrera). In two seasons at Triple-A, he went 3-7 with a 6.37 ERA. Miguel Cairo plays for Jocketty's Reds. On June 22, 2002, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Darryl Kile died from a heart attack in a Chicago hotel. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Right before a series with the Cubs, the Cardinals lost their ace starter, and one of the biggest sticks of glue located down below at the team's core. I loved that you have to play as a team to succeed. He made his MLB debut for the Astros on April 8, 1991, after a 5-10, 6.64 ERA 1990 at Houstons Triple-A Tucson Toros affiliate. 4 The Sporting News, March 8, 1993. }, First published on June 19, 2002 / 3:41 AM. You guys know what a pro he is.. Here's how. Kile's death removed a clubhouse pillar that couldn't be replaced. The Cardinals were the first of Kile's former teams to re-issue the number, doing so in 2021, giving it to pitcher Zack Thompson during spring training. An autopsy later revealed Kile died from a heart attack with 90% blockage in two coronary arteries. If you want to plan the perfect spring picnic, food and drink are important, but its certainly not the only factor to consider. The game was rescheduled and made up later in the year on August 31, a 104 Cardinal defeat. At the end, one is left remembering Kile as he would surely have it: as a man who was relentlessly loyal to friends and teammates, and most of all to his family. Then-manager, Art Howe, wanted to protect his new young pitchers 22-year-old arm. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. "I think of him and it's usually about something funny. Morris considered Kile as much an older brother as a teammate. General manager Walt Jocketty has assumed the same role in Cincinnati. The Astros honored Kile with a memorial plaque that hangs along the left field wall at Minute Maid Park under the 1997 Central Division Championship banner, the last season Kile played for Houston before signing with Colorado. Sunday's mood at the park Morris and his wife Heather spent time at Kile's Colorado residence and repeatedly lobbiedDarryl and Flynn to visit their Montana retreat. From MLB Network: Marking the ten-year anniversary of his passing, MLB Network will premiere The Life and Death of Darryl Kile, an hour-long documentary about former St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies pitcher Darryl Kile, on Thursday, July 12 at 9:00 p.m. Edmund Donoghue, the Cook County, Ill., medical examiner, said Kile probably died because of 80% to 90% blockage in his coronary arteries. They were married on January 11, 1992. Jeff Bagwell's shoes sport an added "7" for Darryl Kile, as he stands in the on deck circle, during the game between the Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks, at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday night. Pilkington became expendable due to Clevelands abundance of young pitching talent. The details leading up to and following Kile's death are detailed to some degree in Buzz Bissinger's book, Three Nights in August. During his 1993 All-Star season, Kile threw a no-hitter against the New York Mets. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Kile was the starting pitcher for Game 3 and received a no-decision. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. He started his journey in Houston, where he played for seven seasons and made two All-Star teams in 1993 and 1997. ("The Life and Death of Darryl Kile" will also be re-broadcast on the MLB Network on Friday at 1 pm ET and again this Saturday, July 14 at 5 pm ET.). December 2, 1968 The Cardinals and Cubs canceled their game that afternoon as the baseball world mourned the sudden loss of a widely loved and respected player. Having been successful with the Tucson Toros, the Astros' AAA club in the Pacific Coast League, Kile entered the majors in 1991, going 711 in 22 starts. This is one of the production's many strengths. Kile's father died after a stroke at age 44. You will find out eventually what has happened. Workers at the downtown Westin Hotel found the body after they forced their way into Kile's 11th-floor room after being called by the team. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Bagwell, who was one of the first outside the Cardinal clubhouse to learn of Kile's death, remembers getting the news via a phone call from Moises Alou. He touched everybody," remembers Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak, who served as Jocketty's assistant general manager 10 years ago. The pitcher was found dead in the team's Chicago hotel on June 22. Kile's father died shortly after a heart attack in his mid-40s in 1993. La Russa, though, began the journey toward closure when he shared with his battered team Kile's own thoughts following the premature death of his father. 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Kile had his best season in the majors in 2000, going 20-9 with a 3.91 ERA. Kile's father died at 44 . Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The St. Louis Cardinals stand on field and watch a video presentation in honor of Darryl Kile, the Cardinals pitcher who died of heart failure at age 33 on Saturday June 22, 2002. The Cardinals had said the 6-foot-4 pitcher had no known health problems and was not on medication. Atlanta swept Houston in the best-of-five series. Kile proposed to his wife, Flynn, in 1991, when they were both 22 years old. 15,895th in major league history) I see how he invests in things, turns things around, and Id like to get into that kind of work too.. Strokes often result from a buildup of plaque in the blood vessels of the brain. They lost to the Giants in the League Championship Series. Everybody starts looking at themselves thinking, What about my family? It was very sobering. Kile passed away June 22, 2002, of a sudden heart attack (officially, a narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart muscle). vs. CIN 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER, Last Game: We and our partners use technology such as cookies on our site to personalize content, provide social media features, and analyze our traffic. Hancock's death marked the second time in five years a player for the Cardinals died during the baseball season, the first being of pitcher Darryl Kile in 2002 with a coronary artery blockage. After the funeral, Mike Matheny, the Cards catcher at the timeand a close friend of Kilesheld the twins hands as they walked down into a private area, off the field, where the players greeted the Kile family. Ten years ago today, Darryl Kiles death hit him harder than his dads passing. He made a relief appearance against Colorado on April 25, allowing one hit in two scoreless innings with two strikeouts. Early life [ edit] Kile's death came just a four days after Jack Buck, the Cardinals' legendary announcer, passed away at the age of 77. The Cardinals were set to play the Chicago Cubs in a matinee at Wrigley Field. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Rookies Logan Allen and Tanner Bibee have been impressive since arriving and appear to be part of the rotation going forward. Darryl Kile has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. The Tragic Death of Marlins Phenom Jos Fernndez. Two weeks later, in Houston, he started his first game against the Reds, and pitched 6 innings of no-hit ball in a no-decision. [6] He and his family spent the baseball offseason in Englewood, Colorado.[7]. 3 The Sporting News, March 29, 1993. There had been a tragedy in the Cardinals family, he said. . Darryl Kile was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 30th round of the 1987 MLB June Amateur Draft from Chaffey College (Rancho Cucamonga, CA). ? Ten years later, tough sorts like Bagwell, Biggio and Veres still have trouble composing themselves when talking about their friend. As good as Costas is at capturing moments like these, the story is largely told by those who knew Kile best -- friends like Tony La Russa, Jeff Bagwell, Mike Matheny, Craig Biggio, Walt Jocketty, Brad Ausmus, Phil Nevin, Larry Walker, and Dave Veres. His three kids, babies at the time, struggle to recall a father theyre told adored them. With seven votes, he was eliminated from future BBWAA ballot consideration. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. In the All-Star Game, Cardinals pitcher Matt Morris wrote DK 57 on his hands and held them up when they announced his name in honor of his fallen teammate and close friend. "It's become a better memory than it was," says Morris, who for many years kept hismemories close. before the start of their game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of this technology across our website. Blockage in cerebral arteries can lead to death of brain cells,. He pitched from 1991 to 2002 for three different teams in his career. For more baseball news, rumors and analysis, follow @EyeOnBaseball on Twitter, subscribe to the RSS feed and "like" us on Facebook. "He was a star, but he reached out to everybody," Robinson says. display: none; Daryl was also introduced in the second episode of season 1 and made quite the impression. In 2003, the Darryl Kile Good Guy Award was established and is presented annually to the Astros player and Cardinals player who best exemplify Kile's traits of "a good teammate, a great friend, a fine father and a humble man". inChicago,IL. Bagwell's words still sound painful to him. The 2023 NFL Draft runs April 2729 live from Kansas City, Missouri. "Don't tell me that," he said to Alou. Please be respectful. All Rights Reserved. It lost a heavy part of its soul. Ten years ago, the Cardinal family was rocked by the deaths of Darryl Kile and Jack Buck. I thank you for your patience. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. "It doesn't seem possible that it's been that long.". Cardinals pitcher Darryl Kile died on June 22, 2002, while the team was playing at Wrigley Field. FOX 2, which was scheduled to carry the Cardinals-Cubs broadcast that day as part of MLB on FOXs coverage, learned of Kiles death during the delay. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Darryl Kile played for 3 teams; the Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies and St. Louis Cardinals. He was as good with rookies as he was with veterans.". Kile died from a coronary disease, but the Tony La Russa-led Cardinals ended up roaring back from a difficult start to the year, coincidentally winning 57 more games in the regular season. We regret to inform you because of a tragedy in the Cardinal family, that the commissioner has cancelled the game today. He says he never will. Fans put up signs before the memorial service honoring Darryl Kile, the St. Louis Cardinal pitcher who died of heart failure at age 33, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri on June 26, 2002. [12] The first recipients of the award were Jeff Bagwell[13] and Mike Matheny[12] of the Astros and Cardinals, respectively. I'll pass mile marker 57 or exit 57. When Darryl Kile died, my dad was struck by one article in particular. He pitched one scoreless relief inning in Cincinnati. Darryl Kile was a beloved figure in the Cardinals locker room and across the MLB at the time of his death. Over five days in June 2002, deaths of Jack Buck and Darryl Kile rocked the town's collective soul, Today marks 10 years since the voice of the Cardinals -- the voice of St. Louis, really -- died. He has set up a website, and on it, he lists his activities as a member of FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), with some volunteering, and a love for beach volleyball, scuba, wake-surfing, and basketball. The Cardinals did play the next day during an especially emotional game that Kile was due to start. "It's one of my worst days in baseball. Cardinals pitcher Darryl Kile died on June 22, 2002, while the team was playing at Wrigley Field. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? It is circular, says "DK 57", and is on pinstripes. Take a look back with these galleries. Born: 57. 57. He was found in his Chicago hotel bed hours before a scheduled game between his St. Louis Cardinal teammates and the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Only three players who were with the club on June 22, 2002 remain active. An autopsy would later reveal that a hidden heart issue was the cause of death.. Darryl Kile had 1,668 strikeouts over his career. An entire chapter is dedicated to Kile. CLEVELAND The Cleveland Guardians traded left-hander Konnor Pilkington to the Arizona Diamondbacks for $100,000. Hotel staff entered his room and discovered him in his bed, under the covers, dead of a heart attack. All rights reserved. Within the week, 5-year-old Kannon was throwing out the first pitch before a Busch Stadium game between his dads Cards and the Milwaukee Brewers. Since Kile's death, the Astros and Rockies have not assigned number 57 to another player. 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The Cardinals and Cubs canceled their game that afternoon as the baseball world mourned the sudden loss of a widely loved and respected player. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Darryl Kile died from a blockage of the arteries supplying the heart, and there was no evidence any drug use contributed to his death, Cook County's coroner said Tuesday. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. My memories are kind of fragmented, but I remember we had a warm, happy family.. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Braves star Acua Jr. leaves game after HBP in shoulder, Phillies star Harper to make return this week, Yankees place Aaron Judge on IL with hip issue, MLB parlay picks, bets, predictions for May 1, Strider's impressive strikeout streak ends vs. Mets, MLB Power Rankings: Rays, Pirates first to 20 wins. And I want him to be. 2: Nolan Ryan and Bob Knepper. Related: Astros Fan Fave, Luis Gonzalez, Grooms Kid Gonzo Jacob Gonzalez, Into Giants Success, Related: Craig Biggios Triple Crown: 3 Kids Follow in Dads Diamond Footsteps, Related: Father Figure: Astros Draft (2017) Trei Cruz, Grandson of Longtime Astro Great, Jose Cruz, Related: Father Figure: Former Pitcher Shane Reynolds Cheers For Son, Texas Longhorns Infielder, Ryan Reynolds, and, Astros Legend (and Longhorns Alum) Roger Clemens Wins With 4 Ks: Kody, Kacy, Kory, Koby, ___________________________________________________________________________________________, CLASSIC ASTROS: Tony Kemp and His HOF Comp: The Young Joe Morgan, plus Days of Dominance 1986, Pt. Almost overwhelmed by emotion, Matheny pulled out the stem, stopping the watch. The club didnt just lose a pitcher who gave them a 41-24 record and 3.54 ERA in three seasons. An outfield in flux. Kile was survived by his wife, Flynn, his twins, daughter Sierra and son Kannon, and son Ryker.[9]. Pitcher Matt Morris participated only in pregame ceremonies, stepping forward when announced to show his palms, one bearing Kile's initials and the other his No. Kile was drafted out of Norco High School (32 miles east of Garden Grove) by the Houston Astros in the 30th round of the 1987 draft. FOX Sports broadcaster Joe Buck, just days after his fathers death and following Girardis announcement, delivered the news about Kiles death on national television. 1 Darryl Kile himself died at the age of 33 of a heart attack, caused by 90 percent blockage of two coronary arteries, on June 22, 2002, while pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals. Darryl Kile was found dead in his hotel room in 2002. Toxicology tests did show evidence of marijuana use, although it was probably indicative of drug use weeks before and did not contribute to Kile's death, Donoghue said. Houston Astros pitcher Darryl Kile walks onto the field at the Astrodome. Do you have a sports website? 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He touched more people than he ever realized.". They were sad for themselves. Kile, 33, had a 90 percent blockage in two of three coronary arteries, Donoghue said, confirming his preliminary analysis shortly after the death. It's the worst day.". Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Fittingly, "Life and Death" does a fine job of showing how much Kile meant to those who knew him. As someone who grew up a Cardinals fan, I vividly remember the day Darryl Kile died. Tests were negative on steroids, alcohol, cocaine and ephedrine, a substance commonly found in dietary supplements banned by some sports. He is the first Cardinals player to wear that number since Kiles death. Bagwell wrote "57" on his cleats the rest of the season. ____________________________________________________________________________. Cardinals players standing at home plate view a video tribute to Darryl Kile before a game on June 25, 2002. Starting pitcher Darryl Kile was nowhere to be found. 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