Hope this hybrid blog finds you well. I have made e conscious effort to put two passions of mine together. I wanted to bring out the latest ( in this world of electronics and social media, nothing is latest), but relatively new and a chance for a bit of good, clean discussion. Today is the beginning.

The Cardinals have announced their candidates for the Hall of Fame induction in 2025. While I have my opinions on this topic, I will hold off and see if you wish to give your deliberation in the comments section.

This announced were:

STEVE CARLTON– Record as a Cardinal 77-62, 3.10 ERA, 3.02 FIP, 1.28 WHIP, 66 CG, 16 SHO, 951 SO, 1265.1 IP (172 GS) Years 1965-1971

BRIAN JORDAN– .291/.339/.474, 671 H, 122 2B, 24 3B, 84 HR, 367 RBI, 346 R, 86 SB (643 G) Years 1992-1998

EDGAR RENTERIA–.290/.347/.420, 973 H, 207 2B, 71 HR, 451 RBI, 497 R, 148 SB (903 G) Years 1999-2004

GEORGE HENDRICK– 294/.345/.470, 978 H, 187 2B, 122 HR, 582 RBI, 457 R, 270 BB (893 G) Years 1978-1984

Based on their Cardinal career which two would you vote for and why?

The Cardinals TV status doesn’t excite me greatly as I cut the cord a few years ago . Now my choices include YouTube TV with Roku. purchase Amazon Video or Fubo . All include a price. But I am not going without, even though many are clamoring fo fans to boycott anything related to the Cardinals and DeWitt family. If I do that, I feel like I am only hurting myself.

Arenado. I am pleased he is still with the team. The youngsters can learn from him immensely. Do you have a thought on the way things are being handled by the current administration/ownership.

FEBRUARY 21st in CARDINALS HISTORY

Born on this Date

Kodi Whitley 1995

Tyler Lyons 1988

Chad Hutchinson 1997

Ted Savage-1937

note: I met Ted about 5 years ago in at of Busch Stadium. I was sitting waiting for the gates to open and he came along and sat a few feet from me and he was holding a bag. We struck up a conversation and he told me who he was and that they Cardinals were kind enough to allow him to be an ambassador when needed. He said that maybe once a week he would meet people as a rep for the Cardinals and said he loved it in his advanced age.

When the gates opened, he stood, reached into his bag and handed me a new Cardinals cap. We went our separate ways but I will always remember Ted Savage. He died on January 12, 2023.

Cardinal Players that Died on this Date

Vinegar Bend Mizell – 1999

Frank Corridon 1941

Signed or Released on this Date

2005– The St. Louis Cardinals signed Bill Pulsipher as a free agent

2006– The St. Louis Cardinals signed Josh Hancock as a free agent.

2011- The St. Louis Cardinals released Edubray Ramos.

19TH Century Cardinal History Player Profile

Born George Washington McGinnis in 1850 in Alton, Illinois. His playing days, he was known as Jumbo McGinnis due to his very large frame. Even though he started with the Browns, he is considered the first ace in the Cardinals franchise. In 1883, he led the league with 6 shutouts. Jumbo played until 1887. He compiled a 102-79 record and had a lifetime ERA of 2.95.

He was a glassblower after his baseball career. Jumbo died of stomach cancer on May 18.1934 and his buried in St. Louis, Missouri. ( I will look for that grave and take a pic.)

IN CONCLUSION

We at History of Cardinals will be covering the minor leagued team in this blog once April get here.

• Memphis on Mondays
• Springfield on Tuesdays
• Peoria on Wednesdays ( I live 20 minutes from this one)
• Palm Beach on Thursday
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