Buck Awards Program

45th Annual
Missouri Athletic Club
Jack Buck SPORTS Awards
Presented by Maryville University
Honoring
TJ Oshie
Dan Dierdorf
Steve Stipanovich
Jim Edmonds
Jordair Jett
Brad Davis
Markus Golden
december 10 2014

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thletic” is the Missouri Athletic Club’s middle name. For 110 years,
it has been a key ingredient in sustaining our St. Louis institution.
The athletic heritage was established at the inception of the Club, when
MAC officials and athletes participated in the 1904 Olympics.
In 1970, Jack Buck built on the MAC’s rich athletic tradition when
he helped create the “Sports Personality of the Year” award. Buck, a
longtime member of the MAC, recognized the need for an award to
annually honor the top local sports figure.
The list of past award honorees listed in this program is testament to
how fortunate we are as St. Louis sports fans to be treated to so many
exceptional athletes. Numerous All-Stars, Hall of Famers and coaching
legends have been honored throughout the history of the event.
As we gather tonight for the 45th Jack Buck Sports Awards dinner, the
MAC is proud to be home to the premier sports banquet in St. Louis.
This event is not only enjoyed by those who attend here at the MAC,
it is enjoyed by sports fans throughout the St. Louis area who listen on
KMOX Radio. Every banquet since its inception has aired on KMOX
Radio. We are excited to again have another media partner, Fox Sports
Midwest. Tune in to FSM beginning on Dec. 20 and several other times
throughout this month to catch a telecast of tonight’s banquet.
On behalf of the Board of Governors, management and staff of the
Missouri Athletic Club, thank you for joining us for this great tradition.
Also, a special thanks to Maryville University and all of our sponsors for
their support of this year’s banquet. Sit back and enjoy this wonderful
celebration of St. Louis sports!
Dean Eggerding
President
President’s Message
Dean Eggerding
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Tom Ackerman is Sports Director at
KMOX, overseeing a department
that serves as the flagship station for the
St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues.
He is also the lead sports anchor on
“Total Information A.M.”
In 17 years at KMOX, Ackerman has
worked as a host, play-by-play announcer,
anchor, reporter and producer since
beginning his career at the radio station
in 1997. He’s interviewed the biggest
names in sports, covering Super Bowls,
World Series, All-Star Games and Final
Fours.
Ackerman, 39, has held play-by-play
duties for University of Missouri men’s
basketball, worked the sidelines on
Mizzou football broadcasts, and hosted
pregame and postgame shows for the
Cardinals and Blues. He’s traveled
throughout the NFL as a reporter
covering the Rams.
Nationally, Ackerman calls television
play-by-play of Missouri Valley
Conference men’s basketball and football
— as well as featured basketball games
Tom Ackerman - Master of Ceremonies
on radio for Compass Media Networks,
having called such rivalries as Syracuse-
Georgetown and North Carolina-N.C.
State. In 2010, he called Kansas State’s
upset of No. 1 Kansas.
Active in the community, Ackerman
has a passion for helping local charities,
volunteering for countless organizations
each year. In 2013, Mathews-Dickey
Boys’ and Girls’ Club honored Ackerman
with the “That’s A Winner Award,”
recognizing his role in raising funds to
improve sports facilities for children in
the inner city.
Ackerman was included in the St. Louis
Business Journal’s “30 Under 30,” which
notes young professionals in the St. Louis
metropolitan area who are on their way to
establishing prominent careers. He’s also
a past recipient of the Riverfront Times’
best reporter (Radio/TV) award in its
annual “Best of St. Louis” issue.
Ackerman began his broadcasting
career calling play-by-play for Indiana
University basketball, football, and
baseball for WIUS-AM in Bloomington
(1993-1997). He currently serves as Vice
President of the IU Alumni Association’s
St. Louis Chapter.
A St. Louis native, Tom is a graduate
of Indiana University and St. Louis
Country Day School. He is also a proud
member of the Missouri Athletic Club.
Tom and his wife, Angie, live in St. Louis
with their daughters, Erika and Audrey.
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Jack Buck Sports Awards
On Dec. 10, 2002, the name of
the MAC Sports Personality
of the Year Dinner was changed to
honor the man who was instrumental
in starting it all back in 1970.
Jack Buck not only created the
event to honor top local sports
figures, he served as the event’s
master of ceremonies for the first 32
dinners. His final public appearance
was at the 2001 Sports Personality of
the Year Dinner. Thanks largely to
Jack Buck’s contributions, the event
has become a highlight on the St.
Louis sports calendar. It is a tradition
not only enjoyed by MAC members,
but by local sports fans who get to
listen to the event on KMOX Radio
and watch it on Fox Sports Midwest.
St. Louis, MO
Kansas City, MO
Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA
Springﬁeld, MO
Cincinnati, OH
Boston, MA
Salt Lake City, UT
Elizabeth, NJ
Dallas,TX
Atlanta, GA
Louisville, KY
Evansville, IN

Past Burnes Broeg Award Recipients
In 1995, the Bob Burnes “Benchwarmer” Award was established to recognize years of
promoting St. Louis through sports. The award was named for the long-time sports editor
at the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. In 2005, the name of the award was changed to also honor
Burnes’ friendly rival at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Bob Broeg.
Dr. Abe Hawatmeh
1995
Whitey Herzog
1996
Carl Hogan
1997
Doug Elgin
1998
Bob Costas
1999
John Rawlings
2000
Frank Viverito
2001
Mike Bush
2002
Bob Broeg
2003
Jerry Ritter
2004
Rick Hummel
2005
Mike Shannon
2006
Ron Jacober
2007
Frank Cusumano
2008
Bernie Miklasz
2009
Bill Wilkerson
2010
John Kadlec
2011
Joe Buck
2012
Bill McDermott
2013

Dan Dierdorf
Burnes Broeg Award
On Jan. 11, 2014, Dan Dierdorf
worked as color analyst on CBS’
telecast of the Colts – Patriots playoff
game. It marked the end of a three-
decade run of network broadcasting
that began in 1985 with CBS. After just
two seasons there, Dierdorf was offered
the biggest job in sports broadcasting
– “Monday Night Football” on ABC.
From 1987-1998, joined Al Michaels
and Frank Gifford (Boomer Esiason
replaced Gifford for one season
following his retirement) to form the
top team in the booth. Dierdorf was
nominated for an Emmy Award three
times during his time on MNF.
Following a lineup change on
Monday Night Football, Dierdorf
returned to CBS where he teamed with
Verne Lundquist, Dick Enberg and
Greg Gumbel over the final 15 seasons
of his network broadcasting career.
The decision to retire from network
broadcasting was prompted by the
increasing difficulty that travel was
having on his body. The wear and tear
of playing on artificial turf took their
toll on Dierdorf whose knees and hips
are artificial.
Dierdorf ’s association with the
NFL began in 1971, when the football
Cardinals selected the standout
offensive lineman from the University
of Michigan in the second round. He
earned six Pro Bowl selections during
his thirteen-year career. Dierdorf
anchored a line that only gave up eight
sacks during the 1975 season, a then
NFL record. He did not allow a sack for
the entire 1976 and 1977 seasons.
Dierdorf was named the NFLPA
Offensive Lineman of the Year in
1976, ’77 and ’78. In 1996, Dierdorf
received NFL’s highest honor when he
was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall
of Fame in his hometown of Canton,
Ohio.
During his playing career, Dierdorf
gained valuable broadcasting
experience when he teamed with
quarterback Jim Hart for a show on
KMOX Radio. In 1984, his first year
away from the field, he gained more
valuable broadcasting experience
when he teamed with John Rooney
on Mizzou football and Jack Buck on
football Cardinals games on KMOX.
Dierdorf won the Pete Rozelle radio-
television award in 2008, becoming
just the third former player to win the
prestigious honor. Earlier this year,
Dierdorf accepted the radio color
analyst’s job with his alma mater the
University of Michigan. The job did
not have the same travel rigors of NFL
broadcasting as he was able to drive to
every game.
“I have always felt that the best
analysts are the guys who come
off the field and don’t think
of themselves as ex-jocks,
(they think) they’re going in
the business of broadcasting.
They learn what broadcasting
is about. Obviously he had in St.
Louis, but he immersed himself
in the business. He wasn’t Dan
Dierdorf ex-jock, he was Dan
Dierdorf broadcaster. That was
his mentality, and that to me has
always made the difference.”
- Al Michaels

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Tune in to FoxSports Midwest to catch a one-hour
recap of tonight’s banquet.
Saturday, Dec. 20, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 22, 9 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 27, following the Blues game
Tuesday, Dec. 30, following the Blues game
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 5 p.m.
Each year the St. Louis area high
school swimmers of the year are
presented the Vornbrock Cup. The
award was established in the name
of Ernie Vornbrock, a St. Louis area
Swim Coach from the 1930’s through
the 1950’s, by his former swimmers
and friends, out of respect and grati-
tude for his guidance; and with the
hope that this unique man’s values
would be passed on to a new genera-
tion. The Cup is kept on permanent
display at the Missouri Athletic Club
(MAC). The swimmers are recognized
for this achievement at the annual
MAC Jack Buck Sports Awards dinner.
2014 Ernie Vornbrock Winners
Nick Alexander
Vianney H.S.
Colleen Young
Lindbergh H.S.

Legends Award
No St. Louis area high school
basketball player was as dominant
as Steve Stipanovich. The 6’11” center
led DeSmet to back-to-back state
titles and a sixty game winning streak.
“Stipo” was a consensus High School
All-American who signed with the
University of Missouri.
In 1979, Stipanovich began a
dominant four-year run in Columbia
where he made an immediate impact.
He was named the Big 8 Newcomer
of the Year his freshman season.
Stipanovich teamed with fellow
Missourian Jon Sunvold to form some
of the best teams in school history. He
led the Tigers to four consecutive Big 8
championships.
During his senior season, Stipanovich
not only earned Big 8 Player of the
Year honors, he was also named the
UPI College Basketball Player of the
Year. He finished his collegiate career
as Mizzou’s all-time leading scorer,
rebounder and shot-blocker. Stipo had
his number 40 jersey retired by the
school.
Stipo #40
DeSmet
• Two state championships
• Sixty game winning streak
Mizzou
• Big 8 Newcomer of the Year
• All-time leading scorer,
rebounder and shot-blocker
• 1983 Big 8 Player of the Year
NBA
• No. 2 overall selection by the
Indiana Pacers
• 1984 All-Rookie Team
Steve Stipanovich
In the 1983 NBA
Draft, the Indiana
Pacers drafted Stipo
with the second overall
selection, one spot
behind the University
of Virginia’s Ralph
Sampson. Stipanovich
immediately held his
own against some of the
great centers of his era
including Robert Parish
and Kareem Abdul-
Jabbar. He averaged 12
points and nearly seven
rebounds to earn a spot
on the NBA All-Rookie
team.
Stipanovich helped the
Pacers earn a trip to the 1986 NBA
playoffs – quite an accomplishment for
a franchise that had only done it once
previously. Knee problems cut short his
career, forcing him to retire in 1988.
Stipanovich finished his NBA career
with 5,323 points and 3,131 rebounds.

Stan and the MAC
• Stan joined the Missouri Athletic Club in
1958.
• Stan is featured on the cover of the 1962
Roster. He was featured on the cover of the
Cherry Diamond four times.
• Stan was a frequent attendee at the Jack
Buck Awards banquet.
• In conjunction with the Club’s year-
long centennial celebration in 2003, Stan
is honored as the MAC’s “Athlete of the
Century.”
• In 2004, the Stan Musial Grille opens
at MAC West. The restaurant features
an impressive collection of photos and
memorabilia from his Hall of Fame career.
Stan would eat lunch in his restaurant on a
regular basis.
• In 2010, Stan Musial celebrates his 90th
birthday with friends and family at MAC West.
The MAC Remembers Stan ‘The Man’ Musial
Stan strikes
a pose at the
MAC Hall of
Fame banquet
Stan stopped by
MAC West to
show his Presi-
dential Medal
of Freedom to
friends and staff.
L
ast year, St. Louis and
the baseball world lost
a legend when Stan Musial
passed away. Members and
staff at the Missouri Athletic
Club lost a good friend. Stan
frequently dined with friends
and family at the MAC West
restaurant named for him
– the Stan Musial Grill. His
engaging personality was a hit
with his fellow Club members
and staff. He was even famous
for entertaining friends and
staff with his trademark
harmonica playing. In 2013,
the MAC established the Stan
“the Man” award to honor the
memory of its beloved friend.

Stan “The Man” Award
During a career that spanned 18
seasons, Jim Edmonds treated
fans to numerous spectacular plays
and clutch performances, but the 2004
season best captured the dynamic
centerfielder’s all-around game. He hit
.301, had a .643 slugging percentage,
42 HRs, and 111 RBI; all but batting
average were career highs. As a result,
he earned the Silver Slugger Award,
a Gold Glove Award, and was fifth in
the voting for the Most Valuable Player
Award.
A defining moment of Edmonds’
career came in the 2004 National
League Championship Series, in which
Edmonds hit an extra-inning home
run to win Game 6. He followed up
one clutch performance with another
memorable one in Game 7, when he
made a spectacular defensive catch in
center off a Brad Ausmus line drive.
The play helped the Cardinals win
the game and earn a trip to the World
Series. The Cards fell short in the
2004 Fall Classic, but two years later
Edmonds helped bring home a 10th
World Championship to St. Louis.
Edmonds arrived in St. Louis in one
of the greatest steals in team history
when they acquired him from Anaheim
Jim Edmonds
in a treade for second baseman Adam
Kennedy and pitcher Kent Bottenfield
shortly before the start of the 2000
season. Edmonds felt comfortable in
his new home and made a big impact as
he established new career best in home
runs (42), runs batted in (108) and
stolen bases during his first season in St.
Louis. He earned a trip to the All-Star
game and finished 4th in MVP voting.
Edmonds could win games with his
glove and bat. His highlight reel catches
have been featured on scoreboards
throughout Major League Baseball.
Edmonds was the premier defensive
centerfielder of his era winning eight
Gold Glove awards. Over his career,
he blasted 393 home runs and drove
in 1,199. He ranks fourth in franchise
history with 241 home runs.
Even more impressive than the
individual numbers, Edmonds was
a key cog on a lot of winning teams.
The Redbirds made six trips to the
postseason during his eight seasons in
St. Louis.
“Jimmy Ballgame” was a fan favorite
among Cardinal fans. This past
summer, Edmonds was inducted into
the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame.
In memory of long-time member and baseball legend Stan Musial, the MAC has
established the Stan “the Man” award to honor a local athlete who over their career
led by example and delivered in the clutch.
Jim Edmonds
• Eight time Gold Glove winner
• World Series Champion (2006)
• Silver Slugger Award (2004)
• St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame (2014)

Past Carl O. Bauer Award Recipients
Kellen Winslow
1978
Bob Guelker
1979
Phil Bradley
1980
Jim Holtgrieve
1981
Kurt Petersen
1982
Ray Armstead
1983
Al and Jackie Joyner
1984
Bob Shannon
1985
Floyd Irons
1986
Thaddeus J. Strobach
1987
Nino Fennoy
1989
Anthony Bonner
1990
The Carl O. Bauer Award recognizes a top amateur sports figure. Bauer was an important personality
in the Missouri Athletic Club’s history, who brought innovation and inspiration to the Club’s Athletic
Department during his 45 years of service as Athletic Director.
Mike Mayweather
1991
Tom Jager
1992
Ellen Port
1993
Ed Hightower
1994
Erwin Claggett
Scott Highmark
H Waldman
1995
Erin Narzinski
1997
Kristin Folkl
Larry Hughes
1998
Nancy Fahey
1999
Terry Michler
2000
Niele Ivey
2001
Doug Woolard
2002
Marque Perry
2003
Mike Kalist
2004
Brad Smith
2005
Cheryl Levick
2006
Chase Daniel
2007
Dawn Harper
2008
Anne Kordes
2009
Mark Edwards
2010
Harry Statham
2011
Mike McGinty
2012
Jim Crews &
Dwayne Evans
2013

Carl O. Bauer Award
High-Flying Jett Helped SLU Soar to New Heights
Saint Louis University guard
Jordair Jett demonstrated a game
as unique as his name and hairstyle
throughout his four-year career at SLU.
How unique? A right-handed player
who was most comfortable driving to
his left and delivering layups with his
left-hand. An extremely quick guard
who was built more like a football player
than a typical basketball player. With
a knack for coming through in crunch
time, most of all, Jett was a winner.
Jett was a big part of one of the
most successful runs in school history,
highlighted by three consecutive trips
to the NCAA Tournament and a victory
in each of those appearances in the
“Big Dance.” Following the graduation
of some talented teammates including
point guard Kwamain Mitchell, Jett
emerged as the unquestioned leader
of the team throughout his season. He
led SLU to the Atlantic-10 Conference
championship and was named the
conference’s Player of the Year.
Jordair Delivers
in the Clutch
vs. Rhode Island – Jett scores a
career high 31 points, including a
pair of free throws with 7 seconds
remaining to ice the game.
vs. LaSalle – Delivers game-tying
and then game-winning layups in the
final minute.
vs. George Mason – Jett scores
24 of his 25 points after halftime,
including a drive to the basket with
less than a second on the clock,
which results in the game-tying
free throw. SLU goes on to win in
overtime.
vs. UMass – Jett delivers game-
winning lay-up with three second
left in regulation to give Billikens a
64-62 victory. The win clinches the
A-10 title for SLU.
vs. NC State – Jett’s layup with under
30 seconds in regulation caps big
Billikens comeback as SLU goes on
to win in overtime.
With Jett at the controls, the
Billikens soared to a Top 10 ranking
in the national polls for the first time
since 1964. He helped his team in a
variety ways. As a playmaker, his court
vision and precision passing set up
countless scoring opportunities for
teammates. He led the team in assists
with 4.7 per game. Whether creating
steals or guarding the other team’s
best scorer, Jett proved to be an elite
defender. He was named to the A-10
all-defensive team.
Known for his gutsy, slashing drives
to the basket, Jett proved to be a go-to-
guy. Numerous times throughout the
season, with the game on the line and
opponents knowing that Jett was going
to take the key shot, he proved to be
unstoppable. Considering he had been
doing it throughout the season, it’s not
surprising that Jordair delivered for
SLU on the national stage in one of the
most memorable games of the 2014
NCAA Tournament. His basket against
North Carolina State with under 30
seconds in regulation helped the
Billikens erase a 14 point deficit in
the final five minutes and send the
game to overtime. SLU would go
on to outlast the Wolfpack 83-80
in one of the biggest victories in
school history.
Jordair Jett

University of Missouri’s Markus
Golden has teamed with Shane
Ray to form the most dynamic pair
of defensive ends in the nation. The
duo have built on Mizzou’s proud
tradition of producing top flight
defensive linemen. At the close of the
regular season, the Tigers ranked sixth
nationally with 40 sacks.
Following an early season hamstring
injury, the senior from Affton High
School led the charge to another SEC
championship. Golden was nearly
unstoppable in the biggest games. He
played his best in a crucial three-game
stretch at the end of the season, when
he recorded 18 total tackles, 6.5 tackles
for loss, 4.0 sacks, five quarterback
hurries and two forced fumbles. Coach
Gary Pinkel praised Golden after his
6-foot-3, 260-pound defensive force
overwhelmed the Texas A&M offense.
The following week, Golden stayed
Markus Golden
on a roll as he led the Tigers to
another big road victory at Tennessee.
He recorded six tackles, 2.5 tackles
for losses, two quarterback sacks
and a recovered fumble in Mizzou’s
29-21 victory over the Volunteers.
His dominant performance earned
him the Southeastern Conference
Defensive Player of the Week and
the Walter Camp National Defensive
Player of the Week.
With a trip to Atlanta to play in
the SEC Championship Game on
the line, Golden again delivered in
Mizzou’s biggest game of the season.
He finished with three tackles, two for
a loss, a forced fumble and a recovered
fumble on Arkansas’ final drive to seal
the victory.
Golden closed the regular season
with 8.5 sacks (ranking 5th in the SEC)
and 14.0 tackles for loss (3rd in the
SEC), as the Tigers lead the league
in both categories
overall, and ranked
4th nationally in sacks
(3.64 avg.) and 7th
nationally in tackles for
loss (7.8 avg.).
Golden Shines for the Black and Gold
The Affton Grad Helps
Mizzou Capture the SEC
East Championship
“Markus played at a very high level. It almost
looked like he was on a mission. He was a
game changer. A lot of our guys played well on
defense, but he certainly had a great game.”
- Gary Pinkel, commenting on Markus Golden
following Mizzou’s victory at Texas A&M
Carl O. Bauer Award

Hometown Hero
St. Louisan Represents U.S. at the 2014 World Cup
St. Louis has built a well-deserved
reputation as a soccer hot-bed
that produces top players. But a St.
Louisan had not represented the
United States in a World Cup since
Mike Sorber in 1994, until Brad Davis
did it 20 this past summer
Brad Davis was practically born to
play soccer. His father Harry taught
Brad to kick with his left foot from the
time he could stand. He would roll
balls and Brad would kick away while
holding himself up on the couch to
keep balanced. It is little surprise that
Davis would grow up to possess the
most lethal left foot in American soccer.
A quality left-footed player in soccer
is similar to good left-handed pitcher in
baseball… they are in short supply and
difficult for opponents. His unique skill
was a big reason why U.S. national team
coach Jurgen Klinsmann tabbed him
for the World Cup. Davis is particularly
adept at set pieces and delivering
crosses to teammates in the box.
At 32, Davis was the second-oldest
player and got his first shot at the
World Cup after getting passed over
two previous times.
Davis grew up in St. Charles and
honed his skills in high school playing
for coach Mike Gauvain at Chaminade.
He was a four-year starter from 1996-
1999. He is Chaminade’s all-time
leader in goals and assists. Davis was
instrumental in helping Chaminade
reach the final four for the first time in
school history during his junior year.
He led the Red Devils back to the final
four his senior year, as well. He earned
many accolades including being named
the Missouri Gatorade Soccer Player of
the Year in 1999.
Following his prolific high school
career, he took his talents across town
to Saint Louis University. He made
an immediate impact for the Billikens
during his first season when he was
named the Conference USA Freshman
of the Year. Following a strong
sophomore season where he earned
second team All-American honors,
Davis entered the Major League Soccer
(MLS) Draft.
Davis was selected third overall in
the 2002 MLS Draft by the MetroStars.
More than a decade later, Davis
remains a high level performer in the
league. Currently a member of the
Houston Dynamo, Davis delivered his
best season in 2011 when he led MLS
in assists and was named a finalist for
the MVP Award.
While his start against Germany
marked the highlight of his
international career, Davis has long
been a key performer dating back to
2005 when he earned his first cap in a
Gold Cup Match against Cuba. He has
delivered four assists in his career with
the U.S. national team and scored a
clinching penalty kick in a victory over
Panama in the Gold Cup final.
Former Chaminade and
SLU Player Currently
Stars in MLS with the
Houston Dynamo
Brad Davis

This year got off to a great start
for the 2014 Missouri Athletic
Club Sports Personality of the Year.
On Jan. 1, T.J. Oshie was named
to the United States’ roster for the
2014 Winter Olympics along with
his St. Louis Blues teammates Kevin
Shattenkirk and David Backes. Oshie’s
penalty killing ability and shootout
skill were reasons cited in him landing
a coveted spot on the team. The
following month, Oshie put to rest any
doubts as to why he earned a trip to
Sochi.
On Feb. 15, in a preliminary-round
game against Russia, the U.S. was
deadlocked in regulation and headed
to a shootout. Oshie was the first of
three shooters to face Russian goalie
Sergei Bobrovski in the shootout, and
was followed by teammates James
van Riemsdyk and Joe Pavelski.
After the score remained tied after
the first three rounds, international
rules stipulate that coaches can re-use
players as often as desired. The U.S.’s
secret weapon was now poised to take
down the Russians on their home ice.
Team USA head coach Dan Bylsma
tabbed Oshie five consecutive times,
until he ultimately netted the winner
in the 8th round of the shootout. His
goals in round 5 and 6 saved the U.S.
from the brink of elimination. On
hockey’s biggest world stage, Oshie
displayed a dizzying variety of moves
to convert on 4 of his 6 total shot
attempts. He silenced the pro-Russian
crowd that included Vladimir Putin
with the game-winner to help the U.S.
capture its most memorable Olympic
victory since the “Miracle on Ice.”
Oshie’s thrilling performance
instantly made him an international
sensation. The native of Warrond,
Minn. had become the latest U.S.
Olympic hero. At 9:20 a.m. that day,
Oshie had 92,000 Twitter followers.
By 1 p.m., the number had grown to
159,000.
Oshie Scores 2014 Sports
A flood of media appearances
soon followed, including a feature
in Sports Illustrated and appearances
on NBC’s Today Show, EXTRA and
The Golf Channel. He also landed a
national TV commercial. In addition,
his No. 74 jersey is now second in
NHL jersey sales only to Pittsburgh’s
Sidney Crosby.
Long before the world discovered
T.J. Oshie, he was a fan favorite in
St. Louis. On May 13, 2008, Oshie
opted to forego his senior season with
the University of North Dakota and
signed with the Blues. Later that
year, he scored his first career NHL
goal on Oct. 22 against the Detroit
Red Wings.
Oshie’s fast and energetic style
quickly endeared him to Blues fans.
Playing in 57 games, Oshie collected
14 goals, 25 assists and 39 points
during his rookie year. At the end
of the season, he won the NHL’s
2008–09 “Goal of the Year” honors,
a fan-voted contest on the league’s
website.
In addition to his stellar Olympic
performance, the 2013-14 season also
turned out to be Oshie’s best with the
Blues. He established single–season
bests in several categories including
goals (21), assists (39), points (60),
and +/- (19).
With all of his accomplishments
on the ice, how could 2014 been any
better for Oshie? On St. Patrick’s Day
his first child, Lyla Grace, was born.
Blues Forward Becomes
International Sensation
at Sochi Olympics

Personality of the Year
Oshie By the Numbers
• 4 goals on six shootout
attempts in Olympic match
vs. Russia
• 2013-14 stats: career bests
in goals (21) and assists (39)
• Twitter followers, 92,000
on Feb. 15. Now at 297,000
and growing.
Oshie is the 6th Blues
Player to Win the
MAC Sports Personality
of the Year
Mike Luit (1981)
Brett Hull (1990)
Curtis Joseph (1993)
Brendan Shanahan (1995)
Al MacInnis (1999)
“The real American
heroes are wearing camo.
That’s not me.”
- Oshie told the Pittsburgh Tribune-
Review following his Olympic
performance

Past Sports Personalities of the Year
1970-2013
Bob Gibson
St. Louis Baseball Cardinals
1970
Joe Torre
1971
Al Onofrio
University of Missouri Tigers
1972
Lou Brock
1973
Don Coryell
St. Louis Football Cardinals
1974
Terry Metcalf
1975
Jim Bakken
1976
Ted Simmons
1977
Warren Powers
1978
Keith Hernandez
1979
Pat Tilley
1980
Mike Liut
St. Louis Blues
1981
Whitey Herzog
1982
Roy Green
1983
Ozzie Smith
1984
Willie McGee
1985
Todd Worrell
1986
Rich Grawer
Saint Louis University
Billikens
1987
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Olympics
1988
Pedro Guerrero
St. Louis Cardinals
1989
Brett Hull
St. Louis Blues
1990
Hale Irwin
Golf
1990

Past Sports Personalities of the Year
1970-2013
Jimmy Connors
Tennis
1991
Norm Stewart
1992
Curtis Joseph
St. Louis Blues
1993
Charlie Spoonhour
Saint Louis University
Billikens
1994
Brendan Shanahan
St. Louis Blues
1995
Tony La Russa
St. Louis Cardinals
1996
Dick Vermeil
St. Louis Rams
1997
Mark McGwire
St. Louis Cardinals
1998
Al MacInnis
St. Louis Blues
1999
Kurt Warner
St. Louis Rams
2000
Marshall Faulk
St. Louis Rams
2001
Albert Pujols
St. Louis Cardinals
2002
Isaac Bruce
St. Louis Rams
2003
Scott Rolen
St. Louis Cardinals
2004
Chris Carpenter
St. Louis Cardinals
2005
Torry Holt
St. Louis Rams
2006
Jason Isringhausen
St. Louis Cardinals
2007
Gary Pinkel
University of Missouri
2008
Adam Wainwright
St. Louis Cardinals
2009
Sam Bradford
St. Louis Rams
2010
Lance Berkman
St. Louis Cardinals
2011
Matt Holliday
St. Louis Cardinals
2012
Matt Carpenter
St. Louis Cardinals
2013

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