St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Joe Strauss passed away on Sunday morning from complications related to leuekemia. He was just 54. Before working for the Post-Dispatch, Strauss covered the Braves for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Orioles for the Baltimore Sun, among other outlets.
Last December, Post-Dispatch columnist Brian Burwell passed away at 59 following a battle with cancer. Burwell and Strauss previous co-hosted a radio show at St. Louis station WGN 920 AM.
The tributes to Strauss poured in from across the Internet soon after word of his passing.
Fox’s Ken Rosenthal wrote a beautiful column in tribute to his colleague and friend.
He was tough, unafraid, a true reporter. Thoughts on Joe Strauss:… https://t.co/adn4FEOnXp
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 27, 2015
Derrick Gould of the Post-Dispatch did the same.
Heartbreaking news to share. Columnist Joe Strauss dies at 54. He taught me so much. Respected throughout baseball. https://t.co/3q75U7nGuM
— Derrick Goold (@dgoold) December 27, 2015
Other local and national columnists also shared memories of Strauss.
Joe Strauss was a ballwriter's ballwriter: brilliant on deadline, curmudgeonly as hell, had his vices, loved his family. Miss him already.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 27, 2015
Early in my career, I unknowingly put my laptop bag on Joe Strauss' seat. When I returned, it was in the garbage can. That guy was the best.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 27, 2015
I'm so saddened by death of writer and friend Joe Strauss. He could make you think and make you laugh. Two amazing qualities. RIP.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) December 27, 2015
i loved seeing joe strauss in jupiter & talking horses, odds & baseball. baseball-loving baltimore & st. louis fit him.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 27, 2015
My favorite Joe Strauss lead, from night Cal Ripken took himself out of lineup: "The Streak died last night of natural causes. It was 2,632"
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) December 27, 2015
St. Louis lost a terrific and tenacious sportswriter today. I lost a friend. RIP Joe Strauss. The press box won't be the same without you.
— Jenifer Langosch (@LangoschMLB) December 27, 2015
Will always remember Adam Wainwright calling Joe Strauss over and giving huge hug in #STLCards clubhouse. Joe died today from leukemia at 54
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 27, 2015
Damn it, Joe Strauss. You had not yet been cleared to stop flying. Rest well.
— Ray Ratto (@RattoIndy) December 27, 2015
A handful of current and former Cardinals players also chimed in.
https://twitter.com/KyleMcClellan46/status/681121262572302336
Praying for the family of Joe Strauss during this time. I admired his persistence and passion that were always on display through his work.
— Matt Carpenter (@MattCarp13) December 27, 2015
https://twitter.com/RandyFlores34/status/681142751858065408
Both the Cardinals and St. Louis Rams released statements.
Today we mourn the passing of our dear friend @PD_sports writer Joe Strauss. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family & many friends
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) December 27, 2015
"On behalf of the St. Louis Rams, we send our deepest condolences to the family of Joe Strauss."
Full Statement | https://t.co/FAA8kUgbaN
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 27, 2015
Strauss will be missed. He leaves behind a wife and a daughter.
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