Marty Marion
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Martin Whiteford Marion, nicknamed "Slats", "the Octopus", and "Mr. Shortstop", was an American professional baseball shortstop and manager. He played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball for the St. L
Marion with the St. Louis Browns c. 1953
Marion in 1941
Frank Crespi
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Frank Angelo Joseph "Creepy" Crespi was an American Major League Baseball player who played infield from 1938-1942 for the St. Louis Cardinals. He made his major league debut on September 14, 1938 pla
Marty Marion
…a career-high .280 in the regular season and hit .357 in the 1943 World Series. He played with many second basemen throughout his career, including Frank "Creepy" Crespi. Marion commented after the 1941 season that Crespi's play was the best he ever saw by a second baseman. Crespi once took on Joe Medwick on the field…
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