Founded in 1882, the St. Louis Cardinals have won a National League record of 10 world series. Joseph Michael “Ducky” Medwick was pulled from the 1934 world series against the Detroit Tigers and pelted with garbage after injuring Marv Owen on a hard slide into third base. Nicknamed for his waddle, no one called him “Ducky” to his face. He died on March 21, 1975 from a heart attack. Johnny “pepper” Martin “The Wild Horse of Osage” was an outfielder and third baseman known for his speed. In the 1931 world series he batted .500 and stole 5 bases. He suffered a heart attack and died on March 5, 1965. A major league starting pitcher, Harry Warren “Rip” Collins starred at four sports in Texas A&M University and was know for his punting skills. Paul “Daffy” Dean was nicknamed contrary to his quiet and serious nature. He pitched along with his more distinguished brother, Jay, “Dizzy” Dean, the reason for his matching nickname. Jay Died of a heart attack on July 17, 1974, four years before his brother.
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