Terry Francona Had Stint As Cardinals Farmhand

The Cardinals gave Terry Francona a chance to finish his playing career as part of a Louisville outfield with Ray Lankford and Bernard Gilkey.

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Dusty Baker: A Mystical Path From Purple Haze To Astros

In the first major-league game he played, Dusty Baker was teammates with the fathers of two of the managers he will compete against in 2020.

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Notable Deaths From The St. Louis Sports World During 2018

It’s time to take a look back and remember the notable figures from the St. Louis sports world who died in 2018, listed in chronological order:

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Terry Francona Has Good, & Not So Good, Memories Of St. Louis

The Cleveland Indians and manager Terry Francona departed Busch Stadium late Wednesday night at the conclusion of their interleague series with the Cardinals, with the Indians not likely to return for six more years, according to the scheduling format.

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Tito Francona Dies At Age 84

The Cleveland Indians announced today that John “Tito” Francona, the father of current Indians manager Terry Francona, passed away at the age of 84 at his home last night in New Brighton, PA.

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How Steve Carlton Got His First Win With Cardinals

At 21, Steve Carlton was a quick study in learning the art of pitching. Combining skill with knowledge, Carlton earned his first big-league win with the Cardinals 50 years ago on Aug. 5, 1966.

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