This is what the Cardinals used to neutralize Ted Williams.
The .350+ hitter during the season was able to muster a 5-for-25 World Series (.250).
Make all the complaining you want but if it works and helps win games, do it.
It started with the Cleveland Spiders in the 1890’s. They had been a decent team until their owners purchased a second team which was the St. Louis Perfectos in 1899. The owners decided they wanted to excite the fan base in the new city so they dumped their roster from Cleveland to St. Louis. The…
St. Louis Cardinals History by the Decades- 1892-1899 Every once in awhile I get the urge to delve into some of the history of the Cardinals and this time I decided to share it with others. Remember, I didn’t make anything up in these column as it…
This Date in Baseball History 1914 The Cubs exchange second basemen with the Braves, sending future Hall of Famer Johnny Evers to Boston for Bill Sweeeny. Boston gets the better of the deal when their new middle infielder plays a pivotal role in the club’s World Championship this season, garnering the Chalmers Award as the…
Cloyd Victor Boyer Jr. was born on September 1, 1927 in Alba, Missouri. He played for the Cardinals from 1949-1952 and then the Kansas City Athletics in 1955. He has a career record of 20-23 with a 4.73 ERA and has fanned 198 batters in just over 395 innings. He completed 13 gmes…
William Shakespeare wrote: “Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” I am an early person. I have said repeatedly that I would rather arrive an hour early than five minutes late. However, it is really not an advantage, most of the time, to show up for an appointment early. If…
Welcome to my series called, Illinois Born “Boys of Summer”. It is my hope to bring some history to your baseball knowledge from the State of Illinois. Many cemeteries around the state have the grave sites of former major league players. From the big towns like Chicago and Peoria to the smaller one in Atlanta,…