GCL Red Birds

• Location: Sarasota, FL
• League: Gulf Coast League 1972-1973
• Affiliation: St. Louis Cardinals 1972-1973
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The St. Louis Cardinals fielded 2 teams in the 1972-1973 Gulf Coast League. The GCL Red Birds finshed 3 1/2 games behind the GCL Cardinals in 1972 and 3 1/2 games ahead of the GCL Cardinals in 1973.

2B Walter Gaskin, OF David Sandlin, and P Cardell Camper were named to the All-Star team in 1973. A frequent DH was Randy Poffo, who hit .344/~.459/.508 in 25 games and would become famous as wrestler Randy "Macho Man" Savage.

Year-by-Year Record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1972	23-35	6th	Julio Gotay	none
1973	29-27	4th	LeRoy Thomas	none