Word: medwick
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...gaining control of minor-league clubs, using them as training schools for future stars. At first rival big-league bosses hooted at the idea-but they changed their tune when the Cardinal organization produced Rickey's famed "Gashouse Gang" managed by Frankie Frisch and featuring Dizzy Dean, Ducky Medwick, Leo Durocher and Pepper Martin. With as many as 32 minor-league teams operating full blast, Rickey had a virtual monopoly on young talent. The Cardinals won the World Series in 1926-and over the next 16 years they went on to win five Na tional League pennants and three...