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Schoendienst, Red
Albert Fred Schoendienst
Born:
February 2, 1923, Germantown, Illinois
Bats:
Both
Throws:
Right
Played For:
St. Louis Cardinals (1945-1956, 1961-1963), New York Giants (1956-1957), Milwaukee Braves (1957-1960)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee:
1989
| AVG | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .289 | 2216 | 8479 | 1223 | 2449 | 84 | 773 | 89 |
Biography:
Credited by his roommate Stan Musial as "having the greatest pair of hands I've ever seen," Albert Red Schoendienst forged a 19-year career as a sleek second baseman with the Cardinals, Giants and Braves, earning 10 All-Star selections. He led the National League in fielding percentage six times and also hit .300 or better on seven occasions. As a manager, he twice piloted the Redbirds to the World Series. As a rookie in 1945, he led the league in stolen bases. He wore a Major League uniform as a player, coach or manager for eight decades.
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Did You Know:
that Red Schoendienst hit eight doubles over a three-game span, a Major League record that has stood since 1948?
I don't think anyone ever had more fun playing baseball than I did.
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On May 23, 1948, Joe DiMaggio belts three consecutive home runs during the first game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians. The New York Yankees’ star swats two of the home runs against Bob Feller. The Yankees win the game, 6-5.