1959 St. Louis Cardinals
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1959 St. Louis Cardinals / Franchise: St. Louis Cardinals / BR Team Page[edit]
Record: 71-83, Finished 7th in National League (1959 NL)
Managed by Solly Hemus
Coaches: Ray Katt, Johnny Keane, Howie Pollet and Harry Walker
History, Comments, Contributions[edit]
The 1959 St. Louis Cardinals's season is chronicled in the classic book, The Long Season, written by relief pitcher Jim Brosnan.
Awards and Honors[edit]
- All-Stars: Ken Boyer, Joe Cunningham, Vinegar Bend Mizell, Stan Musial, Hal Smith and Bill White
- NL Gold Glove: Ken Boyer
Further Reading[edit]
- Jim Brosnan: The Long Season, Ivan R. Dee, Chicago, IL, 2002. ISBN 978-1566634182 (originally published in 1960).
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