Don
Larsen and Eddie Gaedel have a couple of things in common: they both played for
the St. Louis Browns, and they both achieved baseball immortality because of their
participation in a single game - Eddie
with his pinch hitter appearance in St. Louis, and Don with his unparalleled
World Series performance.
"A
perfect night to remember the St. Louis Browns" would be a perfect theme
for the evening of
It
marks the 65th anniversary of the only 65 pound player in MLB history, and it
occurred right here in St. Louis as part of a desperate attempt by Bill Veeck
to save the team. The event will, hopefully, also direct some attention to a 9
year old kid named Billy who "loaned Eddie Gaedel the shirt off his
back" to make baseball history, and went on to become owner of the St.
Louis Cardinals as part of one family's three generation commitment to Major
League Baseball in St. Louis.
Don
Larsen should be included in all this. I think a serious effort needs to be
directed toward weaving the Don Larsen appearance into this narrative, rather
than have it occupy a parallel track on an unrelated and disconnected story
line that weekend, where it could become a distraction from a long planned
event honoring the "littlest Brownie of them all."
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From
what I have read, Larsen's largely unremarkable career, both in St. Louis and
afterwards, was totally and rightfully obscured by a perfect, one-day date with
destiny in the World Series, in a Yankee uniform, that guaranteed his
immortality. One game, lasting fame: just like Eddie Gaedel!
Mark your calendar for the weekend of Friday, September 9.
You can join the Browns Fan Club for special seating and a great discount ticket
offer to see the Cardinals host the Brewers.
It’s Eddie Gaedel Bobblehead Night at Busch Stadium for the first
30,000 fans entering with a ticket. You
can purchase a ticket today for the Right Field Loge seats for just $25 each.
To purchase these exclusive tickets, visit
cardinals.com/browns or call 314-345-9000.
The deadline to purchase is August 9th.
Watch for more details on how, when and where you can meet
Don Larsen over the September 9 weekend.
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