Became starting Cardinals catcher in 1954 after injury to Del Rice. In one game because of intense heat neither he nor his opposing catcher Stan Lopata wore a chest protector

William Angelo

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Bill

Average ballplayer, decent barber, and trusted confidant to Sparky Anderson for many years

Stan

Career minor leaguer who did play in 12 MLB games in 1954/1955

Are we losing posters along the way ?

Stanley Edward

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Schoolboy

Lynwood Thomas

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How are we doing Edna ?

Al...I'll be contributing again here soon...was in the hospital! A week and a half ago I had by appendix burst...crazy but true. For those out there...if your feeling lower abdomen pain get it checked out, do not ignore it...I should have listened to my wife...I was lucky...but still recovering. Back soon...

John- glad you are on the mend. I have tried the leaking appendix myself and agree with you that it should be avoided if at all possible

Carl

John - hope you're feeling better soon. Don't worry, if you forget about listening to your wife about something, I'm sure she'll remind you. :D

Carl Ernest

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Powerful hitter whose weight issues kept him in mostly a back up role. Developed reputation as a clutch pinch hitter in the early 60s for the Cardinals. From a poor Polish mining family, became good friends with a teammate from a similar background, Stan Musial.

Rocky

Glenn Richard

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Two time triple crown winner,,,,in the International league

Larry

Lawrence Joseph

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Long Face Larry was the winning pitcher when Bobby Thompson hit the shot heard around the world. Married 70 years Larry had 10 kids, 22 grandkids, 40 great grandkids and 3 great great grandkids

Still recovering...but I think I can jump back in...:)

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Al

Was he a very good player who never quite lived up to the hype heaped on him when he signed as a bonus baby, or was he a player who overcame numerous physical issues in order to become one the the games best players

Albert William

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Bob

Hi, I'm purkey

Robert Thomas

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Harry

Henry David

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The Cat from Broken Bow

1954 Topps #204: Angel Scull
 

Angel Scull Saez. Cuban-born outfielder in the Washington Senators organization. Played 10 seasons in the Cuban league. Starred for the Cuban team that won the Gold Medal in the 1951 Pan American Games. Won a Cuban League batting crown and 5 stolen base titles. In 1997 was enshrined in the Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame based in Miami, FL.

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Angel

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Had a decent minor league career but I do not think he ever appeared in a MLB game

Angel

John Franklin

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Johnny

Not only a good pitcher but a decent contact hitter

Raymond Hayes

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Ray

Ray,

Starting tomorrow I will be traveling for about 3 months. I hope to be able to keeping posting but it may involve catch ups and odd hours

Tom

Thomas Noble

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From NY

Grady

Grady Edgebert, Jr.

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Hat On