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1, 2, 6, 9 ... & Rogers
by Jim Hunstein
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Power Publishing (2004)
ISBN: 1932860010
EAN: 9781932860016
Paperback: 287 pages
Condition: Like New
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Product Description
1, 2, 6, 9 are the first four of the ten numbers permanently retired by the St. Louis Cardinals. "1, 2, 6, 9...& Rogers" is the first book dedicated solely to these outstanding players (and one owner), some of the all-time greats of the game.
Rogers Hornsby - The first great Cardinal who played before they wore numbers.
1-Ozzie Smith - The greatest shortstop ever and the favorite of a generation.
2-Red Schoendienst - 50 years of service as a player, coach, and manager.
6-Stan Musial - "The Man" says it all, simply the best ever.
9-Enos Slaughter - He epitomized all-out hustle all the time.
14-Kenny Boyer - The Captain, a true leader on and off the field.
17-Dizzy Dean - One its wildest characters of the Gashouse Gang.
20-Lou Brock - The team's all-time base stealer and 15-year lead-off batter.
45-Bob Gibson - By far the greatest Cardinal pitcher.
85-Gussie Busch - Beloved owner of the team for 37 years.
42-Jackie Robinson - Every team retired the #42 of the man who broke the color barrier.
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