We are long-term St. Louis Cardinals fans who believe it's past time for Al Hrabosky to receive a red jacket.
On a game in Los Angeles on June 11, 1974, pitcher Al Hrabosky psyched himself up behind the mound and then struck out Dodgers hitter Tom Paciorek on three pitches. The legend of the Mad Hungarian was born. This is how Post-Dispatch sportswriter Neal Russo covered the event.
Al Hrabosky Congratulating Albert Pujols on 600th Home Run
With an assist from the prankster mascot, Fredbird, former St. Louis Cardinals star pitcher and broadcaster Al Hrabosky spoke to students at Du Quoin Elementary School Tuesday, encouraging them to be responsible, be active and be themselves.
"Being a good student is like being a good teammate," Hrabosky said. "It takes a lot of hard work. If you work hard, you will be successful and your school will be, too."
