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Enos Slaughter Stats & Facts

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Enos Slaughter

Position: Rightfielder
Bats: Left  •  Throws: Right
5-9, 180lb (175cm, 81kg)
Born: April 27, 1916 in Roxboro, NC
Died: August 12, 2002  in Durham, NC
Buried: Allensville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Roxboro, NC
High School: Roxboro HS (Roxboro, NC)
Debut: April 19, 1938 (8,445th in major league history)
vs. PIT 5 AB, 3 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game: September 29, 1959
vs. LAD 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1985. (Voted by Veteran’s Committee)
View Enos Slaughter’s Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Full Name: Enos Bradsher Slaughter
Nicknames: Country
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View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject

Nine Players Who Debuted in 1938

Enos Slaughter
Lou Boudreau
Joe Gordon
Sam Chapman
Roy Cullenbine
Preacher Roe
Max Lanier
Mort Cooper
Taffy Wright

 

 

Notable Events and Chronology for Enos Slaughter Career

Enos Slaughter

Enos “Country” Slaughter is born in Roxboro, North Carolina

At Sportsman's Park‚ a first in Cubs history occurs in the 5th inning when Phil Cavarretta‚ Stan Hack‚ and Bill Nicholson hit consecutive homers. It's not enough as the Cards win, 7 - 5‚ but it's a costly victory as they lose Enos Slaughter for the season. Chasing a line drive‚ Enos tries to avoid colliding with teammate Terry Moore and he hits the RF wall, breaking his collarbone.

At Sportsman’s Park‚ a first in Cubs history occurs in the 5th inning when Phil Cavarretta‚ Stan Hack‚ and Bill Nicholson hit consecutive homers. It’s not enough as the Cards win, 7 – 5‚ but it’s a costly victory as they lose Enos Slaughter for the season. Chasing a line drive‚ Enos tries to avoid colliding with teammate Terry Moore and he hits the RF wall, breaking his collarbone.

Pete Reiser after crashing into an OF wall at Sportsman's Park chasing an Enos Slaughter 11th-inning fly

In loss to Card’s Pete Reiser suffers concussion

Cardinals even series on Musial clutch hit

Cardinals even series on Musial clutch hit

Ernie White fires a six-hit shutout against Yankees in game 3 of Series

Ernie White fires a six-hit shutout against Yankees in game 3 of Series

Whitey Kurowski hits a two-run home run in the 9th inning of Game 5, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 4 - 2 victory to capture the World Series over the Yankees

Whitey Kurowski hits a two-run home run in the 9th inning of Game 5, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 4 – 2 victory to capture the World Series over the Yankees

Fireworks occur as Brooklyn starter Les Webber brushes back Enos Slaughter in the 1st inning, but the Cardinal outfielder retaliates by bunting up the 1B line and flattening Webber as he tries to field the ball. Slaughter then silences the fans with two catches in the bottom of the inning and a throw to double off Carl Furillo. The Cards move into first place by edging the Dodgers, 1 - 0, behind Howie Pollet.

Fireworks occur as Brooklyn starter Les Webber brushes back Enos Slaughter in the 1st inning, but the Cardinal outfielder retaliates by bunting up the 1B line and flattening Webber as he tries to field the ball. Slaughter then silences the fans with two catches in the bottom of the inning and a throw to double off Carl Furillo. The Cards move into first place by edging the Dodgers, 1 – 0, behind Howie Pollet.

Enos Slaughter Mad Dash

St. Louis Cardinals collect 20 hits in Game Four of the World Series against the Boston Red Sox

Enos Slaughter Mad Dash

Enos Slaughter completes his “Mad Dash” toward home plate, helping the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in Game Seven of the World Series

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Charlie Bicknell gives up four home runs to Erv Dusak, Red Schoendienst, Enos Slaughter and Nippy Jones in the sixth inning of a 11 - 1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Charlie Bicknell gives up four home runs to Erv Dusak, Red Schoendienst, Enos Slaughter and Nippy Jones in the sixth inning of a 11 – 1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Enos Slaughter Night

Enos Slaughter Night

The Cards stop the Giants, 6 - 3, to end New York's win streak of nine games. Gerry Staley wins his 10th on a seven-hitter and is backed by Enos Slaughter's single, double and triple. Red Schoendienst's wide toss to 3rd in the 9th ends his streak of 57 games without an error. He had handled 323 chances without an error.

The Cards stop the Giants, 6 – 3, to end New York’s win streak of nine games. Gerry Staley wins his 10th on a seven-hitter and is backed by Enos Slaughter’s single, double and triple. Red Schoendienst’s wide toss to 3rd in the 9th ends his streak of 57 games without an error. He had handled 323 chances without an error.

The Cubs' Frank Hiller faces just 27 batters in pitching a one-hitter over the Cards, winning 8 - 0. Enos Slaughter has a 5th-inning single but is erased on a double play. Randy Jackson poles his seventh homer in the seventh and the Cubs pull off a double steal in the ninth when they add four runs. Jack Cusick swipes home, with Hiller stealing third.

The Cubs’ Frank Hiller faces just 27 batters in pitching a one-hitter over the Cards, winning 8 – 0. Enos Slaughter has a 5th-inning single but is erased on a double play. Randy Jackson poles his seventh homer in the seventh and the Cubs pull off a double steal in the ninth when they add four runs. Jack Cusick swipes home, with Hiller stealing third.

The Cardinals take 11 walks, a record-tying five by Solly Hemus, and beat the Braves 10 - 1. Boston's starter Dave Cole walks the first three batters he faces, then hits Enos Slaughter to force in Hemus.

The Cardinals take 11 walks, a record-tying five by Solly Hemus, and beat the Braves 10 – 1. Boston’s starter Dave Cole walks the first three batters he faces, then hits Enos Slaughter to force in Hemus.

In St. Louis, the Cardinals cuff Ralph Branca for a 7 - 1 win over the Dodgers. It is Brooklyn's fourth loss in seven road games. Adding insult to injury, Stan Musial and Enos Slaughter pull off a double steal with Stan scoring.

In St. Louis, the Cardinals cuff Ralph Branca for a 7 – 1 win over the Dodgers. It is Brooklyn’s fourth loss in seven road games. Adding insult to injury, Stan Musial and Enos Slaughter pull off a double steal with Stan scoring.

Enos Slaughter Mad Dash

Cardinals set record for coming back after being down 11-0

Cardinals score 11 times in 5th off Dave Koslo ending a 13 game streak he had against the red birds

Cardinals score 11 times in 5th off Dave Koslo ending a 13 game streak he had against the red birds

The National - League wins its fourth All-Star Game in a row, 5 - 1 in Cincinnati's Crosley Field behind the stellar pitching of Robin Robertsand Warren Spahn. St. Louis Cardinals OF Enos Slaughter gets two hits, scores twice, and robs Harvey Kuenn of an extra-base blow.

The National – League wins its fourth All-Star Game in a row, 5 – 1 in Cincinnati’s Crosley Field behind the stellar pitching of Robin Robertsand Warren Spahn. St. Louis Cardinals OF Enos Slaughter gets two hits, scores twice, and robs Harvey Kuenn of an extra-base blow.

The Yankees trade for 38 year old Enos Slaughter, the Cardinals get Bill Virdon in return who will win ROY

The Yankees trade for 38 year old Enos Slaughter, the Cardinals get Bill Virdon in return who will win ROY

Wally Moon becomes the first Cardinal player to be selected by the BBWAA as the National League's Rookie of the Year

Wally Moon becomes the first Cardinal player to be selected by the BBWAA as the National League’s Rookie of the Year

RF Enos Slaughter of the A's plays in his 2,000th major league game, getting a pinch single in a 4 - 3 victory over the Orioles.

RF Enos Slaughter of the A’s plays in his 2,000th major league game, getting a pinch single in a 4 – 3 victory over the Orioles.

Prior to the Old Timers' Game at Yankee Stadium, shortstop Phil Rizzuto is asked to consult with general manager George Weiss and manager Casey Stengel concerning a player move necessitated by reacquiring Enos Slaughter off waivers from the A's. After making several suggestions about who should be cut from the squad, the veteran infielder is told by Weiss he is the player about to be let go.

Prior to the Old Timers’ Game at Yankee Stadium, shortstop Phil Rizzuto is asked to consult with general manager George Weiss and manager Casey Stengel concerning a player move necessitated by reacquiring Enos Slaughter off waivers from the A’s. After making several suggestions about who should be cut from the squad, the veteran infielder is told by Weiss he is the player about to be let go.

1956 - The Yankees announce the purchase of OF Enos Slaughter from Kansas City.

1956 – The Yankees announce the purchase of OF Enos Slaughter from Kansas City.

Yankees and White Sox Brawl - Full Broadcast June 13 1957 New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox

Yankees and White Sox Brawl – Full Broadcast June 13 1957 New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox

1957 World Series Game 6 Hank Bauer's Homerun helps Yankees force game 7

1957 World Series Game 6 Hank Bauer’s Homerun helps Yankees force game 7

Mickey Mantle sets the record by hitting HR's from both sides of the plate for 3rd time in his short career

Before 57,000 at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees sweep a pair from the visiting White Sox, winning the nitecap, 6 – 4, on Mickey Mantle’s homer off Turk Lown. In game 1, Yankee veteran Enos Slaughter belts a pair of homers; at age 43, he is the oldest player this century to accomplish the feat. Carlton Fisk, a few months older, will top Slaughter in 1991.

Enos Slaughter released ending his career

Enos Slaughter released ending his career

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Enos Slaughter and Arky Vaughan are elected to the Hall of Fame

Lou Brock, Enos Slaughter, Arky Vaughan and Hoyt Wilhelm are inducted into the Hall of Fame in a ceremony in Cooperstown, New York

Lou Brock, Enos Slaughter, Arky Vaughan and Hoyt Wilhelm are inducted into the Hall of Fame in a ceremony in Cooperstown, New York

The St. Louis Cardinals pay tribute to Dizzy Dean by dedicating a statue of the Hall of Fame pitcher by sculptor Harry Weber outside Busch Stadium. Dean joins Stan Musial, Red Schoendienst, Enos Slaughter, Bob Gibson, and Lou Brock who have also been honored in such a manner.

The St. Louis Cardinals pay tribute to Dizzy Dean by dedicating a statue of the Hall of Fame pitcher by sculptor Harry Weber outside Busch Stadium. Dean joins Stan Musial, Red Schoendienst, Enos Slaughter, Bob Gibson, and Lou Brock who have also been honored in such a manner.

Biography

Enos Slaughter was a lefthanded batter who hit .300 or better ten times, a superb outfielder with a deadly accurate throwing arm, and the quintessential hustler. While playing for the Columbus, Georgia, Redbirds (Sally League) in 1936, Slaughter was rebuked for not hustling by manager Eddie Dyer, and he vowed never again to walk while on a ball field.

Slaughter had an unusually swift rise through the vast Cardinal farm system. When he arrived in St. Louis in 1938, he was making $400 a month, but when he learned the Cubs had offered $100,000 for him, he persuaded the Cardinals to give him a $200 raise. He led the NL with 52 doubles in 1939 and with 188 hits in 1942, and led in triples in 1942 and 1949. He captured the league RBI title with 130 in 1946. He had extra-base power to all fields, and his level swing made him a fine contact hitter and a good man in the clutch; he spoiled three no-hitters. In 1947 he knocked in ten runs in a doubleheader.

Slaughter was the leader of and top hitter (.318) on the 1942 World Championship Cardinals. In the deciding game of the 1946 Series, he made his electrifying mad dash home from first on Harry Walker’s hit, scoring the winning run as Boston shortstop Johnny Pesky hesitated making the relay throw.

Slaughter, who was a North Carolina tobacco farmer, and fellow Southerner Terry Moore tried to persuade their Cardinal teammates to go on strike in May 1947 to protest Jackie Robinson’s admittance to the National League. Though his strike plans were thwarted, Slaughter expressed his attitude that August. Robinson was playing first base for the Dodgers when Slaughter hit an infield ground ball and was thrown out by several steps. With Robinson stretched out to make the catch, Slaughter spiked him in the leg.

Slaughter split the 1955 season between New York and Kansas City, leading the AL with 16 pinch hits. He was with the Yankees for their 1956, ’57, and ’58 pennants. He had 48 pinch at-bats in each of his last two seasons, leading the AL in 1958. In 1985 he was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@

 

 

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