Category Archives: The Atlas Awards

Allen Craig, meet Carl Warwick

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Bob Netherton

In Game One of the 2011 World Series, Allen Craig was the offensive hero with his pinch hit single off Alexi Ogando in the sixth inning.   It was a cold night, Craig had been sitting on the bench for a … Continue reading →

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Bill White – 1964

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Bob Netherton

Younger baseball fans may know the name Bill White as the President of the National League (1989-1994) or as a long time broadcaster (St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees). Baseball historians will remember the big lefty as one of … Continue reading →

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Roger Maris – 1967 World Series

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Bob Netherton

When you hear the name Roger Maris, his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record in 1961 is probably the first thing that comes to mind. It was an amazing feat as Maris and Yankees teammate Mickey Mantle pushed each … Continue reading →

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Cesar Cedeno – 1985

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Bob Netherton

In retrospect, it is easy to see why the 1985 Cardinals won 101 games and represented the National League in the World Series. Hall of Fame manager  Whitey Herzog led a unique combination of speed, pitching, and defense. Add to … Continue reading →

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John Stuper – 1982

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Bob Netherton

If the Atlas Award is for a player that single handedly picks up the team when they most need it, none are more deserving than John Stuper.   Stuper didn’t even start the season with the big club which makes his … Continue reading →

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Nelson Briles – 1967 and 1968

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Bob Netherton

A number of obstacles were placed in front of the 1967 St. Louis Cardinals that would have totally demoralized a lesser team.  One of those came on June 21 when the Cardinals number two starter, Ray Washburn, took a line … Continue reading →

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Bob Gibson – 1964

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Bob Netherton

On August 24, 1964, Bob Gibson would start a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a modest 10-10 record.  After getting off to a 4-0 start, Gibson had struggled a bit, often being used in short rest out of the … Continue reading →

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The Atlas Awards

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Bob Netherton

The ladies at Cardinal Diamond Diaries did a great job discussing the merits of Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright for the 2009 Cy Young Award. This is not the first time that Cardinal hurlers have split the Cy Young vote, … Continue reading →

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