Monday, October 10, 2005

Vote for Your Favorite Sports Personality of the Year

The candidates for the prestigious Missouri Athletic Club Sports Personality of the Year Award are set. The award, which M.A.C. member Jack Buck helped establish in 1970, annually honors the top local sports figure. This year’s ballot features five strong candidates: Marc Bulger, Chris Carpenter, David Eckstein, Torry Holt and Walt Jocketty.
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Mark Bulger
Quarterback Marc Bulger leads the Rams high-powered offense. Last season, he guided St. Louis to a playoff victory over Seattle. The five-year NFL veteran out of the University of West Virginia is regarded as one of the top young quarterbacks in the league. In 2004, he earned the Rams Most Valuable Player Award, as voted on by his teammates.
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Torry Holt
Bulger’s favorite target is wide receiver Torry Holt. The electric “Big Game” Holt has demonstrated remarkable consistency since entering the league in 1999. Last season, Holt became the first player in NFL history to have five consecutive 1,300-yard receiving seasons. Holt's career receptions and receiving yards already rank third in in team history.
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Walt Jocketty
For the second consecutive season, the Cardinals have posted the best record in baseball. The architect of the team is General Manager Walt Jocketty. The 2004 Baseball Executive of the Year had a very busy off-season prior to 2005. He upgraded the starting pitching staff by acquiring Mark Mulder in a trade with Oakland. He also brought in a new middle infield duo of David Eckstein and Mark Grudzielanek. All three have been key contributors to this season’s team success.

David Eckstein
Eckstein faced a difficult challenge replacing long-time shortstop Edgar Renteria. The scrappy little lead-off hitter has been a sparkplug for the offense all season. He quickly became a fan favorite after joining the Cardinals from the Anaheim Angels. Eckstein’s hustle, clutch hitting and steady defense have been invaluable to the 2005 Cards.
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Chris Carpenter
Carpenter was the starting pitcher for the National League in the 2005 All-Star Game. This season, he became a 20-game winner for the first time in his career. Carpenter ranked among the league leaders in wins, innings, earned run average and strikeouts making him one of the favorites to win the Cy Young Award.
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Voting Deadline Nears
The winner of the 2005 Sports Personality of the Year Award is exclusively selected by the members of the Missouri Athletic Club.

Over the years, the coveted award has honored some of the biggest names in sports history: Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, Brett Hull, Jimmy Connors, Albert Pujols and Marshall Faulk are a few of the past winners.

Time is running out to vote for the 2005 M.A.C. Sports Personality of the Year Award. Ballots must be received by Wednesday, Oct. 19. Club members have the opportunity to vote for the winner either online (Click here to vote now) or on the ballot mailed in the October statements.

The winner will be announced in the November Cherry Diamond. The 2005 Sports Personality of the Year, along with other distinguished members of the St. Louis Sports community, will be honored at the Jack Buck Sports Awards on Thursday, Dec. 15. Joe Buck, the top play-by-play broadcaster in the country, will serve as master of ceremonies. The banquet will air live on KMOX Radio.
Make Reservations for the Premier Sports Banquet in St. Louis
Annually, this popular event sells out quickly, so make your reservations as early as possible. Reservations will be taken beginning Monday, Oct. 10, at 9 a.m. Members can make reservations in person in the Art Lounge or by calling 314-539-4470.

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