Harry Caray became a popular baseball broadcaster, in part, because he seemed so familiar to listeners and viewers. It’s not until someone digs under the surface that a much fuller, sometimes surprising, version of him emerges. Mike Mitchell has written the definitive Harry Caray biography, “Holy Cow St. Louis!” An entertaining and informative read, the book is available on … [Read more...] about An interview with the author of “Holy Cow St. Louis!”
Joe Pepitone ruffled Cardinals feathers in World Series
For a guy who hit .154 in the 1964 World Series, Yankees first baseman Joe Pepitone was at the center of several significant plays against the Cardinals. Pepitone got hit by a Bob Gibson pitch at a key moment in Game 2, lined a ball that struck Gibson in Game 5, and belted a grand slam in Game 6. The Cardinals prevailed in seven games, but Pepitone wasn’t done with them. … [Read more...] about Joe Pepitone ruffled Cardinals feathers in World Series
Linked: Dave Duncan, George Hendrick traded together
Getting dealt by a World Series champion put Dave Duncan and George Hendrick on a course toward helping the Cardinals win three World Series titles. Fifty years ago, on March 24, 1973, the Athletics traded Duncan and Hendrick to the Indians for Ray Fosse and Jack Heidemann. Duncan, a catcher, and Hendrick, an outfielder, played in the 1972 World Series for … [Read more...] about Linked: Dave Duncan, George Hendrick traded together
Why Dan McGinn was dangerous versus Cardinals
Dan McGinn didn’t sign with the Cardinals when they drafted him, but they got to know one another quite well. A left-handed pitcher, McGinn did some of his best work against the Cardinals during his first full season in the majors with the 1969 Expos, a National League expansion team. McGinn was 2-1 with a save and a 1.29 ERA in six relief appearances versus the 1969 … [Read more...] about Why Dan McGinn was dangerous versus Cardinals
All or nothing for baseball’s strong boy, Dave Nicholson
Born and raised in St. Louis, Dave Nicholson was one of baseball’s all-time best power-hitting prospects, but the Cardinals were unwilling to pay the price it took to sign the hometown slugger. In January 1958, Nicholson was 18 when he signed with the Orioles for more than $100,000, a shocking sum for an amateur at that time. A right-handed batter, he was … [Read more...] about All or nothing for baseball’s strong boy, Dave Nicholson