Hancock killed in weekend crash

Cardinals mourning death of a teammate for second time in five years
Monday, April 30, 2007 | 12:00 a.m. CDT; updated 4:25 p.m. CDT, Monday, July 21, 2008

ST. LOUIS — Josh Hancock, a relief pitcher who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, died early Sunday when his sport utility vehicle slammed into the back of a tow truck.

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