Paul Richards


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Innovative skipper Paul Richards used on-base percentage in the ’50s; many believe that former Vets Committee candidate belongs in the Hall.

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Vern Stephens


Vern Stephens

An eight-time All Star, Vern Stephens finished in the top 10 in voting for the Most Valuable Player Award six times in his career.

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Jim Thome


Jim Thome

At the time of his retirement, only five players hit more homers than Jim Thome; he finished with 612 homers, 1,699 RBI and a .402 OBP. 

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Omar Vizquel


Omar Vizquel

The all-time leader in games played at shortstop, Omar Vizquel won nine consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 1993-2001 and 11 overall.    

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Hugh Alexander


Super scout Hugh Alexander discovered or signed more than 60 big leaguers including Don Sutton, Steve Garvey, Dale Mitchell, and Allie Reynolds.

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Dick Allen


Dick Allen

Dick Allen, a 7-time All-Star and the 1964 Rookie of the Year, won the AL MVP award in 1972 and earned election to Cooperstown in 2024.

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Albert Belle


Albert Belle

In 1995 Albert Belle became the first to hit 50 doubles and 50 HRs in a season. In 1997 he became the first player to earn $10 million per year in salary. 

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Ken Boyer


Ken Boyer

Ken Boyer was an MVP, 11-time All Star, and five-time Gold Glover in St. Louis. He was inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame in 2014.

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Hoyt Wilhelm


Hoyt Wilhelm

Though he made his MLB debut at age 29, Hoyt Wilhelm was the 1st pitcher to save 200 games & the 1st to appear in 1,000 games.

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Early Wynn


Early Wynn Senators

Early Wynn won exactly 300 games despite missing all of 1945 and a portion of 1946 while serving in the United States Army during WWII.

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~Jacques Barzun, 1954