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Schoendienst Red

Feb 2, 1923

Rating : AA (Data from a birth certificate)

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Events Events

Relationship : Marriage 20 September 1947 (One marriage) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Work : Prize 1989 (Baseball Hall of Fame)

Death:Death, Cause unspecified 6 June 2018 (Age 95) chart Placidus Equal_H.

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American professional baseball player who was known for being a sure-handed in-fielder. He joined the major leagues in 1945, and through 1962 played 1,843 games at second base before taking over management of the St. Louis Cardinals. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1945–1956, 1961–1963), New York Giants (1956–1957), and Milwaukee Braves (1957–1960). Schoendienst has a history of injuries starting in childhood when a staple flew into his left eye at the age of 16. He went on to sustain a shoulder injury, groin injury at the end of 1957 and injured ribs in May 1958. He was diagnosed with tuberculosis in 1958 and had part of a lung removed in February 1959. Schoendienst was nicknamed Red for his fiery hair and freckles. He married on 20 September 1947 and had four kids. He was a close family man. Red Schoendienst died on 6 June 2018, aged 95. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less

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`` Albert "Red" Schoendienst

Albert "Red" Schoendienst

Albert Fred "Red" Schoendienst (February 2, 1923 – June 6, 2018) was an American professional baseball second baseman and manager who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, and Milwaukee Braves, primarily as a second baseman. Following his playing career, Schoendienst managed the Cardinals for eight seasons. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989.

News (as of October 26, 2023): While there is no recent news about Red Schoendienst himself due to his passing in 2018, his legacy continues to be celebrated in baseball. The Cardinals organization frequently honors his contributions to the team.

Social Media: Due to Mr. Schoendienst's passing before the widespread adoption of current social media platforms, he did not have personal accounts. However, fans and historical baseball pages often share content related to him. Searching for "Red Schoendienst" on platforms like Twitter or Facebook can reveal fan tributes and historical photos/videos.

Recent Projects (Related to his Legacy):

  • Although no specific recent projects solely focused on Schoendienst exist to public knowledge, there are ongoing efforts to preserve his history within baseball. Museums like the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum feature exhibits on his career.

Other Information:

  • Playing Career Highlights: 10x All-Star, 2x World Series champion (1942, 1946)
  • Managerial Career Highlights: 1967 World Series Champion as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • Known For: Exceptional fielding, hitting ability, and baseball acumen. Respected figure within the Cardinals organization and across MLB.
  • Legacy: Remembered as a key figure in Cardinals history, both as a player and manager. His uniform number (2) is retired by the Cardinals.

For further information, search online for articles, biographies, and documentaries related to "Red Schoendienst". The National Baseball Hall of Fame's website is also a good resource.

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