FAQs

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Why does Al Hrabosky Deserve to be Inducted into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame?

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(1) Drafted by the Saint Louis Cardinals in 1969 as their number one pick, Al Hrabosky became known as one of the most dominant relievers of the 1970s.  (2) After retiring, Al has worked 37 years as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals broadcasting team with partners including Joe and Jack Buck, Rick Horton, Dan McLaughlin, Mike Shannon, and more... Jack Buck Media Award Recipient.  (3) Al has acted as an Ambassador to Cardinals fans as well as to Hungarian citizens and has been actively volunteering for several St. Louis charities.

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What is Al Hrabosky’s Legacy with the St. Louis Cardinals?

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For the past 50+ years Al has been a major contributor to the Cardinals franchise as a player, broadcaster, and ambassador to fans in the United States and Hungary.

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Why is Al Hrabosky Considered One of the Most Dominant Relievers in the 1970s?

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Statistics courtesy of Baseball Reference

  • 1975 Named 1975 National League Fireman of the Year by posting a 13-3 record with league-high 22 saves and a 1.67 ERA with the Cardinals.
  • 1975 Unanimous NL Pitcher-of-the-Month in July 1975.
  • 1976 Awarded Rolaids Relief Man for St. Louis Cardinals.
  • 1978 Member of the Kansas City Royals 1978 American League Western Division championship team.
  • 1978 Awarded Rolaids Relief Man for Kansas City Royals.
  • 1979 Awarded Rolaids Relief Man for Kansas City Royals.

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What Charities Has Al Hrabosky Been Involved With?

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Away from the booth Hrabosky is active in many charities, including the St. Louis Zoo and Angel Arms, and in FOX Sports Midwest’s work with The Mission Continues.

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Why is Al Hrabosky Considered the Baseball Ambassador to Hungary?

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In 2007, Hrabosky received the title Hungarian Ambassador to Baseball from the Hungarian Ambassador to the United States. He also received the Ambassador's Award for Sports Diplomacy from the American Embassy in Hungary.

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What is Al Hrabosky’s Current Role with the St. Louis Cardinals?

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2022 marks Hrabosky's 37th year in the broadcast booth (and his 26th straight season on FSN Midwest) with partners that include Joe and Jack Buck, Rick Horton, Dan McLaughlin, Mike Shannon and more... He is also a fan ambassador, patrolling the concourse while posing for photos and signing autographs or visiting local schools.

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How is Someone Inducted into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame?

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Annually, the Cardinals will convene a "Red Ribbon" committee of Cardinals baseball experts to select a veteran player to be inducted that year and they will nominate a ballot of six to ten players that will be presented to fans. The ballot will be posted on cardinals.com where fans will have the opportunity to vote for a period of six weeks. The two players with the most votes after online balloting will be inducted. In addition, independent of the traditional ballot process, from time to time the Cardinals organization may opt to induct an individual who was an important figure in Cardinals history such as a coach, broadcaster, or member of the front office.