Posted on 06/07/2018 7:25:35 AM PDT by Morgana
FULL TITLE: Oldest living baseball Hall of Famer Red Schoendienst, who led the St Louis Cardinals to a World Series win, dies aged 95
Hall of Fame second baseman Red Schoendienst who managed St Louis to two pennants and a World Series championship in the 1960s, has died aged 95.
The Cardinals announced Schoendienst's death before the third inning of their game against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.
A photo was shown on the video board with '1923-2018' written below. Fans gave a standing ovation, while players stood and applauded.
'Red Schoendienst was one of the most beloved figures in the rich history of the St. Louis Cardinals, the franchise he served for 67 years,' Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said.
'He was a wonderful ambassador for our game.'
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RIP Red. Liked him.
He was definitely one of the greats in the game.
That was 50 years ago!!
He had the happy circumstance of managing Bob Gibson’s peak years.
I was fortunate to have met him on two occasions. Once with Stan Musial. Got both autographs, then once again at Spring Training 30 years ago. He stood and signed autographs for all who asked him, then he went on his way home after the game. Was a true gentleman. Throwback to a different era.
As a 4th generation Cardinals fan, I’m in mourning. :-(
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