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St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF- Saluting Unsung HeroesThe Dodger Killer/The Creeper, AKA Larry Jaster, on 40 years in MLB and his time with St. Louis (part II)Jaster, an integral member of the Cardinals success in the late ‘60s, spent an hour with Jon and I, talking about the World Series and pennant championships he helped to secure. You’ll hear more about Eucker and his antics along with anecdotes about Tom Seaver, Willie McCovey, and others. This is part II of our conversation with our salute to Larry Jaster. Check out part I to learn how he earned the nicknames of “The Creeper” and “The Dodger Killer” along with other highlights from his 40 plus years in baseball. The Essential links: Website: https://stlouisc...2025-05-2629 min
St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF- Saluting Unsung HeroesWhich Cardinal won the 1967 Sporting News Rookie of the Year? (rerelease)Your hosts, Tom and Jon, are taking a much needed break from producing episodes this month. We will be back in March to share more spotlights on unsung heroes from the storied St. Louis Cardinal franchise. Meanwhile, enjoy this previously released episode that interviews this rookie who beat out Tom Seaver for the 1967 MLB The Sporting News Rookie of the Year. He's the same guy who led the Cardinals in wins that year. He was a 29-year-old rookie who picked up the mantle when Gibson went down with a broken leg, leading the team with 16 wins, only bec...2025-02-2434 min
St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF- Saluting Unsung HeroesCarl Warwick: Coming Through in the Pinch (rerelease)Your hosts, Tom and Jon, are taking a much needed break from producing episodes this month. We will be back in March to share more spotlights on unsung heroes from the storied St. Louis Cardinal franchise. Meanwhile, enjoy this previously released episode that features Car Warwick, his wife Nancy, and their son Greg. Carl was a critical component of the 1964 WS Champion Cardinals. Because of Carl's dementia, Nancy carries this interview with her hilarious recollections of what it was like for a family stuggling to make it in minor and major league baseball during the 60s. She shar...2025-02-1032 min
St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF- Saluting Unsung HeroesSt. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF - Saluting Unsung HeroesWelcome to the St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF players - Saluting Unsung Heroes. Join hosts Tom Nance, a lifelong Cardinals fan, umpire and former baseball coach, and Jon Krost, a research aficionado and underdog enthusiast, a lifelong Cardinals fan who takes delight in the clutch hits of players like Daniel Descalso. Come along on this journey as they celebrate stories of greatness by role players that helped make the Cardinals a legendary organization. Enjoy the deep dives into the lives and careers of these men who played a pivotal part in St. Louis success, who embodied the Cardinal Way...2024-05-0801 min