764 players wore the St. Louis Browns uniform - Some "Legends", Some Dreamers
FAMOUS QUOTES, AMAZING FACTS & INCREDIBLE MOMENTS
AMAZING FACTS, MOMENTS & NOTES ON THE BROWNS
- Ethan Allen (OF, 1937-38) would spend his life promoting the game of baseball across the country. He was brought on by the Baseball Film Bureau as the Director of Motion Picture Activities to produce instructional films. He would write several books on instructional baseball techniques. He was responsible for the creation of the creation of the All Star Baseball Game, distributed by the Cadaco-Ellis Company.
- Tommy Lasorda (RHP, 1953) won a spot on the Browns opening day roster, however the cash strapped organization could not afford his contract and he was returned to the Dodgers.
- Grover Lowdermilk (LHP 1915, 17-19) struck out 458 batters in 1907, which is still a minor league record.
FAMOUS QUOTES & COMMENTS IN BROWNS HISTORY
- Hobe Ferris (INF, 1908-09) “I have been in the game a long while, but I have never seen a man play such remarkable ball for a team as has Ferris for us. … You never see him that he is not hustling.” ~ Manager Jimmy McAleer
- Jimmy Austin (INF 1911-23, 25-26, 29) "What an arm. Every fourth heave across the diamond went into the right field bleachers" ~ New York Times writer John Kieran, describing the strong and wild arm of Austin's strong and wild arm
- Fred Schulte (OF, 1927-32) “If Schulte had the disposition of a Cobb, he’d be one of the greatest outfielders of all time.” ~ Browns' Manager Dan Howley had told a reporter in 1928,
HISTORIC EVENTS IN BROWNS HISTORY
- September 28, 1947 - Dizzy Dean takes the mound for the Browns. While serving as the Browns radio broadcaster, Dean claimed he could pitch better than anyone on the roster. He would pitch four scoreless innings against the White Sox, and record a single in his only at bat.
- October 2, 1949 - Browns introduced the first "Bullpen Game" in baseball history. Last game of the season. First game of a double header vs. the Chicago White Sox. The Browns used one pitcher per inning in a nine inning game. This set the MLB record for the number of pitchers used in one game. White Sox manager, Jack Onslow, attempted to protest the number of pitchers used to no successful
- December 14, 1921 - The Browns traded 13 players to the Columbus Senators for LHP Dave Danforth - One of the biggest, one-sided trades in MLB history
resources used in St.LouisBrowns764!
St. Louis Browns: The Story of a Beloved Team
By Ed Wheatley, Bill Rogers, and Bill Borst St. Louis Browns Historical Society
(2017)
Great book for pictures, facts, and rosters of all Browns teams
Baseball Reference Website
One of the best sources for everything baseball.
Baseball in St. Louis: From Little League to Major Leagues
By Ed Wheatley
St Louis Browns Historical Society
(2020)
An in depth look at how baseball has impacted the city of St. Louis
Still Last in the American League
Don Gutteridge: In Words and Pictures
By Bill Borst (1992)
Breakdown on the history of the Browns, including brief summaries on every season
The Spirit of St. Louis
Don Gutteridge: In Words and Pictures
Don Gutteridge: In Words and Pictures
by Peter Golenbock (2000)
Incredible book with stories and summaries of the Browns and Cardinals. Source of great quotes from players, coaches, and officials from both teams.
Don Gutteridge: In Words and Pictures
Don Gutteridge: In Words and Pictures
Don Gutteridge: In Words and Pictures
By Don Gutteridge, Ronnie Joyner,
& Bill Bozman (2002)
Stories and pictures from Browns and Cardinals legend, Don Gutteridge. Great insight to the Cardinals of the 1930s, and Browns of the 1940s
Even the Browns
Even the Browns
Even the Browns
By William B. Mead (1978)
Lighthearted breakdown of over achieving teams in the history of baseball