Stint With Cardinals Was Too Short For Ted Abernathy

The 1970 Cardinals found the closer they needed, but, following a familiar pattern, gave up on him too soon.

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Steve Carlton, Richie Allen, & A Fiery Night In Philly

On May 21, 1970, Steve Carlton, a future Phillie, and Richie Allen, a former Phillie, delivered dramatic performances for the Cardinals against the Phillies, but it wasn’t enough to produce a win.

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Ray Hathaway Was Member Of Classic Cardinals Faculty

As a minor-league manager and pitching instructor for the Cardinals, Ray Hathaway worked closely with fellow teacher and Branch Rickey protégé George Kissell in helping prospects learn the fundamentals.

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Bart Zeller Finds True Calling After Brief MLB Career

Four hours before game time, Bart Zeller sits in the first base dugout as rain patters on the roof above him. His players loosen up in right field. Zeller wears a black Washington Wild Things cap with sunglasses atop the red bill. Looking at the diamond-studded ring on the third finger of his right hand, one might think he has won a World Series.

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