Sammy Stewart - Baseball's Most Arrested Player ⚖️, '83 World Series Champion 

I have a VERY close connect to Mr. Stewart. I was named after him and my family was friends with him. You actually have my uncle in this

I can still name every player on the '79 Orioles. Brings a sense of reality to the fact players are human too. John Riggins is another player it's hard to believe was homeless too. RIP Sammy.

I met Sammy while covering the Orioles in 1983just after one of his first drunk driving arrests. I asked him if he wanted to discuss it, not pressing him to do so but offering him the microphone just in case. He was a true gentleman in urging kids not to emulate his actions. Addiction is a terrible disease, taking good people to untimely graves. He was one such person. RIP.

As a long time Orioles fan, I have fond memories of Sammy Stewart during those early 80's years - the last great years of the Baltimore Orioles. Stewart was a great talent, who I believed never got his full due, because of the loaded Baltimore pitching staff in those days. I recall being very annoyed when the Orioles gave him away to Boston. I had not thought of Sammy in many years, and it was informative, yet sad to learn of the downward spiral his life went into after baseball. I thank the creator of this video for all his work, and for providing this informative video. It is much appreciated by old Oriole fans like me.

We tend to forget about most players when they leave the game and some have a hard time going from being in the spotlight to no one caring about you anymore. RIP Sammy.

Wow. Sammy Stewart fell off my radar when he left the Orioles after 1985. I did not know any of this about Mr. Stewart until I watched this video. I saw a lot of Orioles games on TV from 1979 to 2011 when I lived in the Northern Virginia area. They were the team until the Expos moved down to Washington D. C. in 2005. RIP Sammy Stewart.

I’m a lifelong Orioles fan and I’ve never thought about him in my life. Thank you for telling me about him.

This was so well done HatBilly! Spending my early life as an Orioles fan I remember this Era well, and of course, laughter and tears. My first experience of losing came in 1979 coughing up the big lead in the WS to the Pirates. Before that however in SEP '78 my Dad took us to see an O's Doubleheader against the White Sox when I was 2 weeks shy of my 8th birthday. O's called up this kid from NC to help the rotation and bullpen as they were in pennant race stretch run. Sammy was inconsistent but you could see the talent was there. Sammy had a great sense of humor and a great guy who was tragically flawed. I'm thankful for the team getting a 2nd opportunity to finish the goal in 1983 and the birds took full advantage. R.I.P. to Sammy, Mike, Pat Kelly, Mark Belanger, Todd Cruz, Lee May, Ellie Hendricks, and others.

Sammy was my pitching coach growing up. He was such a great man with a great attitude, his stories he shared with me about his past shaped me into the man I am today. Thank you so much for making this video it brought back great memories. Love you Sammy may you rest in peace.

Very sad story! Sammy was always a huge favorite of mine as a kid growing up in Baltimore. I remember going to a local k mart with my parents one night, and Sammy was walking in as we were exiting. There was nothing like old Memorial Stadium, that place truly was magical. I was at game one of the '79 World Series, still remember the the snow and horrible weather. To this day, hearing that 'we are family' song makes me cringe. Memorial Stadium was like a second home to me. My dad would get home from work at about 4 p.m. and by 4:30 we'd be on our way to the stadium. We got there early because I loved seeing batting practice, and catching baseballs. I definitely would've given Zack Hample a run for his money. Things were much different back then, as far as catching baseballs goes. The baseballs weren't just handed out to kids like they are now. You worked to get balls back then, didn't matter if you were a kid or not. Adults would fight other adults, kids got knocked down, it was brutal... but damn it was fun! Caught many a baseball in the early eighties at the old stadium, still have most of them. I caught a Cal Ripken foul ball one Sunday afternoon, and Rex Barney did his "give that fan a contract" line. I'll never forget that day, everybody was cheering for me. The usher came over took my information, and a few weeks later I got my "contract" in the mail. I miss that old stadium so much, I was there in '83 the night Tippy picked-off three Toronto runners in a row. I get goose bumps just thinking about it now. That stadium was electric, the real deal! The music playing over the pa was fabulous... seemed like every time we walked into the stadium, 'Sister Golden Hair' was playing. My dad worked for a local sporting goods store in Towson, and had connections with many Orioles and Colts players. He'd sell uniforms and equipment to the local high school teams, and special ordered equipment for the Colts and Orioles players when they needed it. My dad special ordered the cleats that Jim O' Brien wore in Superbowl V. Jim kicked the winning field goal against Dallas to win the game. Those were the best times of my life, going to all those games, meeting many players, catching baseballs, and being with my dad. I could go on forever, but Memorial Stadium was a special place. I miss the grand ol' gal on 33rd, miss my dad even more! Sammy, we'll never forget you! You'll always be an Oriole! Anybody who grew up in Baltimore and went to games at Memorial Stadium, knows how special it was. If you're driving down the road and 'Sister Golden Hair' starts playing, crank it up for the great times at the Stadium. Ain't the beer cold! 🍺

Dude, I was born in 82’. Gotta pic of myself and my dad at age 1 in front of a little box TV when we won it all in 83 with my orioles jacket on. Still got the jacket still love the O’s. Great video brother. Moved outta harford county in 2000. Still go back every summer to watch the birds. Bring my kids now and all of em’ are O’s fans. Great video and great accent. My dad loved Sammy and that’s my brothers name. Keep makin’ these videos and I’ll keep watching’ for sure! Thank you!!!

I remember Sammy well, but had no idea of his troubles. RIP Sammy.

I am Sammy's nephew and I know first hand that your video legit. Good job and Sammy Stewart was a great athlete and probably could of done stand up comedy too.He is missed for sure. Thanks for doing this piece 😊

Correction to this video: The Orioles did win 100 games in 1980. But that team did not fall in the post season. They finished second in the American League East division to the NY Yankees, who won 103 games that year of 1980. There were no wild card playoff slots in those days.

Dude. You're telling of these men; their trials and tribulations within the context of tragic occurrences... thank you. Context is key. You never know what can derail a fairytale.

I can relate I spent 25 years off and on in active addiction..Now im 51 years old and five years clean.. Recovery is absolutely possible..

This is a sad story I was unaware of. I was Sammy's teammate in basketball at Montreat-Anderson. For someone who had so much raw talent, this breaks my heart. David W. Horne, Commander, USN

I remember I ran into Sammy Stewart at the Golden Ring Mall in Baltimore in 1984 when I was a kid while he was shopping. He was very friendly and seemed like a nice guy.

I am a junkie for all things baseball! This was fantastic! Thank your for your dedication.

Great job, man. I knew some of Sammy's story, but you filled in the blanks. I'm happy that he finally found some peace in his final years.

What a story, I liked Sammy, loved his baseball cards

I know a guy with one daughter with CF and I’m amazed he didn’t go back to drugs. Two? I just can’t imagine. Glad he cleaned up and found some peace before the end. Sounds like a good dude.

Those O's teams had were very close with the fans, Sammy and Don Stan,Al B. Demper, Lowenstein etc were awesome MLB and great guys. Take no pleasure in Sammy's problems and demise because many of us had the same. Some were lucky to survive. RIP Throwin Samonan

You just earned yourself a new subscriber well done I went to school and graduated with John Parrish in 96 he played for the Orioles in the 2000s This reminds me of John Parrish first Big League start called up against the Yankees at home he struck out the side very first three batters Chuck knoblach Derek Jeter and Bernie Williams what an amazing moment

This is my childhood! To see Wild Bill was a blast. Thanks.

Considering what he had to deal with most people would choose to escape too. Having your 11 yo die in you arms will destroy most men's souls forever. I hope Mr Stewart has found some peace in this life

I remember him.i was a kid when he played for the orioles ,remember his baseball cards.

This story is so sad. Thanks for this information. You did a lot of hard work. I hope lots of people watch this.

Great video! I’d definitely love to here more stories like this one.

Met him as a kid at Comisky Park. Gave me his autograph on a White Sox hat. 🤘🏼

Thanks for the history. I was born in NC but didn't live there long. My family always went back to visit grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins in Catawba County, namely Newton, Conover and Hickory. I became an Orioles fan in 1966 or 1967 when I moved to Maryland and joined Little League. I went to a good many games at Memorial Stadium, either with my Dad or with my LL team. I saw all the greats from that era, and it was a real treat. Their current rebuild is finally starting to show dividends and it is beginning to be fun to be a fan again and know they can compete and win against anybody. Until your video, I was unaware of Sammy Stewart's tragic story. Thanks again and I subscribed.

I so happy I found you channel! I love a good baseball story, especially one of triumph and return. I look forward to more from you! Thanks again. Stay safe. Be well Jack

As a lifelong Scot-Irish Appalachian Orioles fan, I'm glad he made it out of the hole. This is great work, man. What a storied baseball legend.

I am very touched by this segment being that I’m a huge baseball fan and it’s unique history. Although the story of Sammy Stewart’s life is both sad and tragic I am glad that his final years were productive. I appreciate your message about advising people who have a drug problem to reach out for help. Thanks so much for posting and consider me a new subscriber! All the best from a random in a major city in Western Canada.

Rest easy, Sammy. And wherever you went I hope you got to see your kids again.

The Yankees had a player with a similar story, Rod Scurry and sadly Scurry also met an early passing

I really enjoyed this retrospective. Subscribed.

I enjoy the videos, I remember Sammy Stewart's fall from the big leagues, was a sad story.

it was cool to hear him turning his life around and finishing it off positively! it was still funny when you called his jail clothes the away greys. lol

The Os definitely had the best rotation 4 20 game winners.

Excellent reporting. As a kid, I saw him pitch many times, but had no idea about his troubles.

Super sad outcome. I can't blame him for trying to forget. May God bless him.

Great video - thank you! Subscribed

This was very well done. Thank you

Thanks for doing this story justice with your video

I've never heard his story about what happened after his career ended. Such a shame. Addiction is hell.

So elegantly spoken. Keep up the work man you done a damn good job. You have a subscriber

Great video, man. Very sad story but it was great to see that he turned it around later in life. He seemed like a genuinely good guy.

5:57: Actually, the 1980 Orioles didn't make it to the postseason. They finished in second place to the Yankees who won 103 games.

Wow....I had no idea. Sammy was in the heart of that rotation when I first learned the game as a young kid. I was raised in a family of Orioles fans. And I remain an O's fan to this day. I was too young to remember my first trip to Memorial Stadium but I'm told I was scared of the fireworks and my grandpa took me out to the concourse. But I had no idea about the struggles Sammy faced after his time in the game. I spent a handful of years in my early 20s in the grasp of cocaine addiction. It's a dark place I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. I'm glad Sammy found peace and got back to his original love of baseball before he passed. I really wonder where his ring is now. It would be cool to purchase it and return it to Baltimore. It should be at Camden Yards. Peace from Pennsylvania ✌

I met him at Orioles dream week years ago. Nice guy and fun to talk to.

Hit close to the heart, bein related to scotch of appalachia by the same surname. Its somethin people often gloss over or ignore or make fun of, or just dont hear or care about really, claiming the companies and forces involved are a godsend or infallible. Personally I hadn't heard any of the story, somethin so full of myriad struggles that it wouldn't seem real if it hadn't hit you. I'd seen cards and the name mentioned in 80s rosters but it turns out there was so much more beyond the surface. Thank you for bringin light to it.

The man had alot of pain in his life. Really sad

I have been a O's fan since I was 7 and always love to learn new things about the team. And Im from SC not far from Asheville actually. Thanks for sharing.

Great video. Learned a lot.

Great video. A somewhat happy ending. While he struggled with addiction most of his life, he seemed to put it together and enjoyed his later years until his death.

Well I had thought he died in the gutter I am glad I watched this. I hope he is in the Great Beulah Land I am very happy to see he had a decent end. Heart disease is likely brought in by uppers but still he humbled himself and got remarried reconnected and re employed gainfully. As for baseball I can see how on top of that fastball he threw on a line for that big K. Again so happy to be informed of his conversion and modest stability in final years I hope he and many more can find the peace that so often eludes us. Only God can satisfy! Great stuff.

Subscribed, well done.

Brian Downing is my favorite player of all time not sure be a good subject for you. Great video keep up the great work

Very well done…..new subscriber. Awesome details and research.

Great video. Me, being a Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, North Carolina, I took care of Colin and his sister Alicia who both had Cystic Fibrosis. Great kids!! Had the privilege of getting to know their mom Peggy too. She was strong and always there for the kids while holding the family and herself together. Saw some pictures of Alicia and she looks just like her mom🙂. If you see this post Peggy I just want to say hi and let you know we care. David Flaherty RRT

O's hat and Death shirt, my kind of guy! Great video brother.

You have a VERY cool channel here my man...You deserve 15k subs at least...Sad he had to pawn his WS ring for crack...👊

He was one of my best friends its bullshit how my buddy died fly high brother.

I Just found your channel and you have a new subscriber

“1 is too many and a thousand isn’t enough”

I remember when Stewart and Dave Ford were brought up from AA Charlotte to fill in some gaps in the starting rotation due to some double headers that were scheduled because of rain outs. Both performed well and stayed with the big club. Being a Perry Hall resident would see him around and about quite often . He lived across the street from PH High school, Earl Weaver lived in the area as well, behind the A+P on Belair Rd. You could see his well known tomato plants from the street.

You have an interesting thing going on there. Keep up the good work.

I am an addiction counselor and one thing I am constantly reminded of in my field is that addiction knows no boundaries. It doesn't care about your race, your gender, your education or your income. Addiction will consume you and become the most important thing in your life, something you think about from the time you open your eyes in the morning until you close them at night. It will make you think you have control of your life while you lie, cheat and steal from those you love the most. Please, if you have addiction issues, get help as soon as you can. Addiction cannot be fought alone.

well-deserved eulogoy of sorts, Sir, researched and produced with sympathy for a regular guy who made it big, lost it all and bounced back a bit to enjoy life and give back before he was gone

I wrote to Sammy in jail after the Sun's Eisenberg replied to my email and gave me his address. We wrote back and forth for about a year and then he got out. Stewart was part of my childhood at Memorial Stadium and never shied away from signing autographs no matter how many of his I had from Baron Von Esskay's bullpen parties. He definitely was part of Orioles Magic.

This was a wonderful documentary. So sad to see how easily one can go from the penthouse into oblivion in short order.

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"The throwin Swananoaian". That is difficult. I don't believe I could remember that for a spelling test without a lot of practice. I remember Jack Thompson, "the throwin Samoan" from Wazzu back in the day. Cheers. Well done N.C.

Remember when they clowned for the crowd during rain delays? Ah days gone by.

What a sad story, I’m glad he got clean.

What a sad story. But I'm glad he straightened out in the end. His son died in his arms.

For an additional story, try to find a video clip of Sammy Stewart's pickoff move to second base. As a right-hander, he would stand still on the mound, twist backwards to his right, and snap a quick throw. overhand. Most righthanders whirl around to their left to throw to second.

rest in peace Sammy

nice work, and interesting story

We’ll done. My father in law (67) is by far the biggest Os fan I ever met. Where guys have their basements done in Ravens his is Orioles. I just sent him this video and can’t wait for my phone to ring. I know he’ll love it as well as I did. Pitching looks to be back on the rise here in Baltimore and the guys looks like their having fun. Can’t wait to watch another video. I gladly sub to your channel. Go O’s

Awesome Job!! I am a big O'S fan and remember Sammy well.You now have a new Sub and like.Thanks

I didnt know he died. Tough dude and great athlete. RIP

I Loved The O's in the 60's 70's 80's 90's , But could care less Now!! Baseball Isn't the Same! SAD! 10 in a row, Go O's! JJ

Quite a sad story. I hope Sammy Stewart finally found eternal piece un there in heaven.

As a lifelong Tigers fan, the '83 Orioles definitely have my vote for the greatest team of all time.

Ran into Sammy Stewart in a restaurant on Charles street, back in the 80s

The 1980 O's didn't make the postseason. They won 100 games, but the Yankees won the AL East with a 103-win season. (There wasn't a wild card spot back then)

Remarkable story. I’m so glad he turned his life around and had some good years. Also, as a person partly of Scottish descent in Appalachia, I wonder where you got the “genetic predisposition” to addiction info.

I haven't been around minor league baseball in a while( Camden yards seemed like it)idk why hearing you speak made me think about being Grandparents in Frederick going to Keys games. Hoping we keep going up from here can't believe we get #1 overall pick.

Well done!!

Went to school w his son Colin who passed away of childhood cancer when he was 9. Gotta have a effect on parent one would think.

Amazing how you can account for every single ring.

very sad ,never knew this . great pitcher,sad no one stepped up to help

RIP Sammy, you may not have been a Hall of Famer, but you're certainly playing with some in Iowa now.

Lots of the footage on here we have the original VHS tapes of lol this is great man

I forgot about Sammy Stewart, I do see his teammate Tim Stoddard, as he is a pitching coach for summer team I follow.

2 seconds in: “yup, this dude is from Baltimore for sure” lmfao

Love the Death t shirt! Chuck!!!!

Very sad. I remember him with the '86 Red Sox.