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Getting Inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame
We are long-term St. Louis Cardinals fans who believe it's past time for Al Hrabosky to receive a red jacket.
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Award Winning Cardinals Broadcaster
Jack Buck Media Award Recipient “For his service to Baseball as a distinguished Member of the St. Louis Media whose work embodies the principles of Hall of Fame Legend, Jack Buck
Why Al Hrabosky Should be inducted into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
For the past 50+ years Al has been a major contributor to the Cardinals franchise as a player, broadcaster, and ambassador to fans in the United States and Hungary:
- a Drafted by the Saint Louis Cardinals in 1969 as their number one pick, Al Hrabosky became known as one of the most dominant relievers of the 1970s.
- b Named 1975 National League Fireman of the Year by posting a 13-3 record with league-high 22 saves and a 1.67 ERA with the Cardinals. Awarded the Rolaids Relief Man in 1976, 1978, and 1979. Over eight years with the Cardinals he had a winning percentage of .667 with a W40-L 20 record, a 2.93 ERA, and 59 Saves.
- c Has worked 37 years as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals broadcasting team with partners including Joe and Jack Buck, Rick Horton, Dan McLaughlin, Mike Shannon, and more... Jack Buck Media Award Recipient.
- d Ambassador and Charity work: Received the title Hungarian Ambassador to Baseball from the Hungarian Ambassador to the United States. Received the Ambassador's Award for Sports Diplomacy from the American Embassy in Hungary.
Videos & Stuff
Vintage Baseball Facebook Group
Vintage Baseball Facebook Group
Over 1,300 likes and over 140 comments and almost 100…moreAl Hrabosky on the Cardinals Insider Podcast
Al Hrabosky on the Cardinals Insider Podcast
Al is a guest on the popular Cardinals Insider PodcastmoreWhat if the Mad Hungarian was Your Bartender?
What if the Mad Hungarian was Your Bartender?
St. Louis Cardinals - Bartender Widemore
Testimonials
Testimonial – Bobby Horvath
Bobby Horvath, Fan,Read moreTestimonial – Kenneth Gream
Kenneth Gream, Fan,Read moreTestimonial – Carole Schuepbach
I have known Al for almost 40 years….. I first met him in Tampa when I was working for TWA and...
Carole Schuepbach, Friend & FanRead moreTestimonial – Michael B Katz
Michael B Katz, FanRead moreTestimonial – Dave Lindquist
Dave Lindquist, FanRead moreTestimonial – Ron Fitzgerald
Ron Fitzgerald, FriendRead moreTestimonial – Rick Trautwein
A Cardinal icon and a great person. Al should be in....
Rick Trautwein, FanRead moreTestimonial – Jim Price
One of the best closers of the 70s, led the team in saves for several years...
Jim Price, FanRead moreTestimonial – John Ansehl
No time like the PRESENT ( Xmas) for Al to get a Red Jacket!...
John Ansehl, FanRead moreTestimonial – Roy Neneman
Roy Neneman, FanRead moreTestimonial – Carrie Babington
Great STL Cardinal ambassador...
Carrie Babington, FanRead moreTestimonial – Chris Paz
I’ve always enjoyed Al Hrabosky’s baseball knowledge. Hope he gets the red jacket!...
Chris Paz, FanRead moreTestimonial – Mike Garvin
The mad Hungarian. Great pitcher and contributor to the Cardinals and the community...
Mike Garvin, FanRead moreTestimonial – Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson, FanRead moreTestimonial – Jack Bergman
Jack Bergman, Friend & FanRead moreTestimonial – Lana Wiggleton
Lana Wiggleton, FanRead moreTestimonial – Troy Poole
Al has done more for the Cardinals than practically anyone. He deserves his red jacket!!...
Troy Poole, FanRead moreTestimonial – Barbara Neff
Loved watching Al pitch for the Cardinals. Still love watching his broadcasting....
Barbara Neff, FanRead moreTestimonial – William Courtney
William Courtney, FanRead moreTestimonial – Cynthia Lund
Cynthia Lund, FanRead moreTestimonial – Mark Blaeuer
Mark Blaeuer, Long-time St. Louis Cardinals fanRead moreTestimonial – Karen Devereux
Yes for Al!! Certainly deserves a red jacket!...
Karen Devereux, FanRead moreTestimonial – Jim Regna
An iconic Cardinal who has proudly represented the Cardinals on and off the field...
Jim Regna, FanRead moreTestimonial – Kevin Kenney
Kevin Kenney, Friend & Cardinals FanRead moreTestimonial – Mary Braun
Al deserves a red jacket and to be in the Hall of Fame!...
Mary Braun, FanRead moreTestimonial – Maureen Butler
Maureen Butler, FanRead moreTestionial – Larry Jackson
Larry Jackson, FanRead moreTestimonial – Debra King
Al H was the most exciting player in the 70s. He has devoted his career and life to St. Louis and...
Debra King, FanRead moreTestimonial – Mark Waldschmidt
Mark Waldschmidt, FanRead moreTestimonial – Jim Hockley
Please support Al for the Cards HOF!...
Jim Hockley, FanRead moreTestimonial – Joe Bascio
Sure deserves it. I know Al from fantasy camp!...
Joe Bascio, Fantasy Camp ParticipantRead moreTestimonial – Raymond Haberkern
It is the hall of fame his nickname alone should get him in...
Raymond Haberkern, FanRead moreTestimonial – Joseph Swain
Joseph Swain, FanRead moreTestimonial – William F Hanke
One of the all time greats of the St Louis Cardinal franchise and a pillar of our community...
William F Hanke, FanRead moreTestimonial – Brad Garrett
Brad Garrett, FanRead moreTestimonial – John
If you look at the body of work with the Cardinals there is no question that Al should have a red...
John, FanRead moreTestimonial – Audry Brown
Audry Brown, FanRead moreTestimonial – Donald Hofgren
So deserving for all he’s done over the years!!...
Donald Hofgren, FanRead moreTestimonial – Steve Mason
Steve Mason, FanRead moreTestimonial – Ray Burroughs
Al is a TRUE Cardinal he should be in the HOF!!!...
Ray Burroughs, FanRead moreTestimonial – Eugene Primm
Eugene Primm, FanRead moreTestimonial – Denes Simonyi
Denes Simonyi, Former PlayerRead moreTestimonial – Marge Schwarzlose
I have always loved listening to Al when he did tv with Dan. I met him once at a Cardinal Caravan...
Marge Schwarzlose, FanRead moreTestimonial – Tracy Harris
Tracy Harris, FanRead moreTestimonial – Juli Stockstill
Al is so historic and everyone remembers him. He deserves this!...
Juli Stockstill, FanRead moreTestimonial – Keith Schildroth
Keith Schildroth, FanRead moreTestimonial – Erin Maurer
Erin Maurer, FriendRead moreTestimonial – Keith
He deserves a red jacket for all he’s done for the Redbirds!...
Keith, FanRead moreTestimonial – Phillip Edwards
Phillip Edwards, FanRead moreTestimonial – Kevin Rogers
Al is just as deserving as any of the others and he should get a jacket....
Kevin Rogers, FanRead moreTestimonial – Stephanie Crouppen
Al is Stl baseball. He’s the best!...
Stephanie Crouppen, FanRead moreTestimonial – Howard Harris, Jr.
Al is long overdue for his career...
Howard Harris, Jr., FanRead moreTestimonial – Lauren B
Shocked to learn Al doesn’t have a red jacket! A Cardinals legend- give him the jacket!!!...
Lauren B, FanRead moreTestimonial – Jim Gidcumb
Jim Gidcumb, FanRead moreTestimonial – Melanie Mooshegian
Melanie Mooshegian, FanRead moreTestimonial – Matt Hicks
Matt Hicks, FanRead moreTestimonial – Mark Schulte
Mark Schulte, FanRead moreTestimonial – Timothy P. O’Connor
Timothy P. O’Connor, ColleagueRead moreTestimonial – Leon Z
Leon Z, FanRead moreTestimonial – Andrea Gorris
Andrea Gorris, FanRead moreTestimonial – William Hunter
Loved the intensity he played with. It made me as a fan want to be better....
William Hunter, FanRead moreTestimonial – Sandy
Sandy, FanRead moreTestimonial – Kim Fischer
Kim Fischer, FanRead moreTestimonial – JD Miller
JD Miller, FanRead moreTestimonial – Cheri K Salz
Cheri K Salz, FanRead moreTestimonial – Jim McCormick
Jim McCormick,Read moreTestimonial – Karen Yang
Karen Yang, FanRead moreTestimonial – Michael Earl Egan
Michael Earl Egan, Lifelong Baseball Player and FanRead moreTestimonial – Bob Ehret
Bob Ehret, FanRead moreTestimonial – Peter Fowler
Peter Fowler, FanRead moreTestimonial – John Vogel
Just a class act! One of my most vivid memories of baseball as a kid was at a game when Al...
John Vogel, FanRead moreTestimonial – Bettie Allen
Bettie Allen, FanRead moreTestimonial – Joe Parisi
Joe Parisi, FanRead moreTestimonial – James W Brent
James W Brent, FanRead moreTestimonial – Steve Mercure
Steve Mercure, Voice of the Pottsville Apaches; Basketball and Baseball Voice, University of the OzarksRead moreTestimonial – Kendel Beard
Kendel Beard, FanRead moreTestimonial – Lindsey Morrison
Lindsey Morrison, FanRead moreTestimonial – Jim Jamieson
A great player and ambassador for the Cardinals....
Jim Jamieson, FanRead moreTestimonial – Keith Goss
Al was a great player and has been a great ambassador for the Cardinals and baseball everywhere!...
Keith Goss, FanRead moreTestimonial – Kathy Shasserre
Dedicated to his career and fans. Outstanding individual and should be recognized...
Kathy Shasserre, FanRead moreTestimonial – John Fulchino
John Fulchino, FanRead moreTestimonial – Jay Chesshir
Jay Chesshir, President & CEO, Little Rock ChamberRead moreTestimonial – Leo Burke
Most ferocious competitor I ever witnessed. Should have had a Red jacket a long time ago....
Leo Burke, FanRead moreTestimonial – Jim
Al left it all on the field every time he played. He deserves to be among the best because he is...
Jim,Read moreTestimonial – Steve Arrison
Steve Arrison, CEO, Visit Hot SpringsRead moreTestimonial – James Schmieder
I had the honor of meeting him in 2015. Great Cardinal who deserves to be in the Hall....
James Schmieder, FanRead moreTestimonial – Michael Jamieson
Michael Jamieson, FanRead moreTestimonial – Keith Umland
Keith Umland, FanRead moreTestimonial – Lisa Leguet
Lisa Leguet, FanRead moreTestimonial – Judy Crowell
Judy Crowell, FanRead moreTestimonial – Woody Wilson
Has been a part of Cardinal Nation for over 40 yrs. I can't think of a more deserving person....
Woody Wilson, FanRead moreTestimonial – Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson, FanRead moreTestimonial – Charles “Chuck” Harple
Hey, all I ever wanted was to be on the NY Yankees when I was younger. Al is the only other...
Charles “Chuck” Harple, FanRead moreTestimonial – Richard Albair
Richard Albair,Read moreTestimonial – Jody Harrison
Jody Harrison, FanRead moreTestimonial – Mary Ann Braun
Mary Ann Braun, FanRead moreTestimonial – Ron Phaup
Though I am a die-hard Cubs fan even I know that Al should be in the Cardinals Hall of Fame. He...
Ron Phaup, Cubs FanRead moreTestimonial – Gene Gieselmann
Gene Gieselmann, Former Cardinals TrainerRead moreTestimonial – Pam Kraigher
Pam Kraigher, FanRead moreTestimonial – Tom Sarsfield
I have known Al for over 25 years. I can attest to the fact that he is one of the most...
Tom Sarsfield, Friend & FanRead more