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Word: redbird (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Even St. Louis' hard-case fans were not that angry at Stan. But watching The Man fumble like a Pittsburgh infielder trying for a double play was the final indignity. After many a loyal but losing season, Redbird fans are fed up. They managed to stomach the trade two years ago of their old favorite, Enos Slaughter. They made only a routine beef when General Manager Frank Lane got rid of such bright hopes as Outfielder Bill Virdon (now batting .311 for Pittsburgh), Pitcher Brooks Lawrence (who has won 16, lost 7 for Cincinnati) and Southpaw Harvey Haddix...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: The Fans & Stan | 9/3/1956 | See Source »

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