Cardinals Johnny Mize, Curt Davis, Lon Warneke, Terry Moore and Pepper Martin

Cardinals Johnny Mize, Curt Davis, Lon Warneke, Terry Moore and Pepper Martin

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St. Louis Cardinals Johnny Mize, Curt Davis, Lon Warneke, Terry Moore and Pepper Martin Game ticket & learn more about the players, teams, stadiums and dates in history   @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!”  subscribe_button=”Join us!” show_subscribers_total=”1″] Subscribe…

Pepper Martin Stats & Facts

Pepper Martin Stats & Facts

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    Pepper Martin Positions: Outfielder and Third BasemanBats: Right  •  Throws: Right5-8, 170lb (173cm, 77kg)Born: February 29, 1904 in Temple, OKDied: March 5, 1965 in McAlester, OKBuried: Quinton Cemetery, Quinton, OKDebut: April 16, 1928 (5,844th in MLB history)vs. CHC 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: October 1, 1944vs. NYG 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBRookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1931 seasonFull Name: Johnny Leonard Roosevelt…

Former major league star John “Pepper” Martin dies at the age of 61

Former major league star John “Pepper” Martin dies at the age of 61

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    On March 5, 1965, former major league all star John “Pepper” Martin dies at the age of 61. A member of the St. Louis Cardinals’ legendary “Gashouse Gang,” Martin batted .298 over a 13-year career. In 1933, Martin led the National League with 122 runs scored.   @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Other Resources & Links  …

The Gashouse Gang using their equipment as instruments. Stan Bordagaray, Bill McGee, former Cardinal Rip Collins, and Pepper Martin with Bob Weiland standing, 1938.

The Gashouse Gang using their equipment as instruments. Stan Bordagaray, Bill McGee, former Cardinal Rip Collins, and Pepper Martin with Bob Weiland standing, 1938.

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The Gashouse Gang using their equipment as instruments. Stan Bordagaray, Bill McGee, former Cardinal Rip Collins, and Pepper Martin with Bob Weiland standing, 1938.

Cardinals’ first baseman Ripper Collins does not make a putout during the 13-3 nine-inning loss to Boston

Cardinals’ first baseman Ripper Collins does not make a putout during the 13-3 nine-inning loss to Boston

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At Braves Field, Cardinals’ first baseman Ripper Collins does not make a putout during the 13-3 nine-inning loss to Boston. The St. Louis infielder, who will also not make a putout playing first for the Cubs in a game against Brooklyn in 1937, is the only player to have accomplished the very rare feat twice in the major leagues.

St. Louis Cardinals win the seventh game of the World Series, but not before a near riot takes place
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St. Louis Cardinals win the seventh game of the World Series, but not before a near riot takes place

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On October 9, 1934, Dizzy Dean and the St. Louis Cardinals win the seventh game of the World Series 11-0, the Cardinals erupted for 7 runs in the 3rd inning. Dizzy Dean with 1 out doubled to left, Pepper Martin singled to first and stole second, then Jack Rothrock walked. Frankie Frisch lines a three…

Schoolboy Rowe evens the World Series with a 12-inning, 3 – 2 victory walk off victory
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Schoolboy Rowe evens the World Series with a 12-inning, 3 – 2 victory walk off victory

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1934 – Schoolboy Rowe evens the World Series with a 12-inning, 3 – 2 victory, shutting out the St. Louis Cardinals over the final nine innings. The Detroit Tigers tie the game in the 9th inning and win on Goose Goslin’s single.

Van Lingle Mungo wins his 11th of the year

Van Lingle Mungo wins his 11th of the year

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On June 20, 1934 At St. Louis, the Dodgers use 15 hits to down the Cards, 9 – 5. Danny Taylor, with three extra-base hits, and Tony Cuccinello, with a 3-run homer, pace the fusillade. Van Lingle Mungo wins his 11th of the year, allowing 11 hits. Pepper Martin has two of the hits and a steal of home.@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

St Louis Cardinals deny Philadelphia A’s 3rd straight title
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St Louis Cardinals deny Philadelphia A’s 3rd straight title

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1931 – In the World Series, the Philadelphia Athletics rally for two runs and have two runners on base with two outs in the 9th inning when Cardinals reliever Bill Hallahan gets the final out for the 4 – 2 win in Game 7. The Athletics are denied their third consecutive World Championship.

A’s take game 1 of 1931 World Series – Al Simmon’s homers

A’s take game 1 of 1931 World Series – Al Simmon’s homers

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Thursday, October 1, 1931 1:30 pm (CT) at Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The Philadelphia A’s play the first game of world series vs St Louis Cardinals. The A’s scored four runs in the third, enabling Lefty Grove to win Game 1 despite giving up 12 hits, three by Pepper Martin. Al Simmons, captured…