Showing posts with label Bud Byerly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bud Byerly. Show all posts

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Ken Burkhart Threw Strikes For Cardinals, Called Them For NL

Unlike Alex Reyes, who delivers heat with a smooth motion, Ken Burkhart appeared to be throwing a shot put when he pitched for the Cardinals. Though possessing different styles, Reyes and Burkhart both produced effective results as St. Louis rookies.

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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Why The Cardinals Evacuated Their Spring Training Site

When the 1945 Cardinals reported to spring training at Cairo, Ill., they found the outfield better suited for fishing than for chasing fly balls. Unable to have fielding or batting practice because of flooding at Cotter Field, the Cardinals abandoned the Illinois river town and conducted spring training at Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis.

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Friday, February 13, 2009

Recognizing Players From The 1944 World Series

The St. Louis Browns Baseball Fan Club will be recognizing players from the 1944 World Series season at their Spring 2009 Luncheon, "Lunch with the Browns," scheduled for Tuesday, April 28 at the Missouri Athletic Club in Town & Country in West St. Louis County.

The Birdhouse