It's a 2-fer episode in which we spotlight two unsung heroes of Cardinal past. One of the Cardinals contributed to the '67 and '68 championship teams while the other just missed being remembered as a hero in a weird finish to the 1973 season.

Production note: As explained in this episode, we curtailing our production of episodes from twice a month to once a month. We'll continue to publish a Cardinal salute on the fourth Monday of each month.

You might think that a typical professional baseball player’s early experience might include lessons from a paid instructor, inclusion on an exclusive travel ball team, or carefully guided support from a parent. That’s not even close to Danny Sheaffer’s experience. While enjoying over 40 years in professional baseball, Sheaffer played three seasons for the Cardinals (1995, 96 and 97). It is a hilarious beginning to a long baseball journey.

Sheaffer is the author to his new book Keep Digging: Discovering the Greatest Story Ever Told, Through the Greatest Game Ever Played. You can find it an Amazon or wherever fine books are sold.

The Essential links:

Website: https://stlouiscardinalsbeyondthehof.libsyn.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkRx0bBfd2KyDcY9MEvdPaPhli56Ou4Ow

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559227930441

Email address: tommyjonstlcardinalspodcast@gmail.com

What a career in baseball!!

• Four World Series rings
• Member of Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
• At 35, pivoted to a medical degree and became team physician for Toronto Blue Jays

With the recent passing of Dr. Taylor, we are recasting one of our early episodes that saluted his career. We start with giving additional information not included in the original episode.