Johnny Leonard Roosevelt "Pepper" Martin was an American professional baseball outfielder, third baseman, and minor league manager. He played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Card
Martin, circa 1942
Martin depicted on a 1933 Goudey trading card.
Martin during his time as player-manager of the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League.
Charles Evard "Gabby" Street, also nicknamed "the Old Sarge", was an American catcher, manager, coach, and radio broadcaster in Major League Baseball during the first half of the 20th century. As a ca
Pepper Martin
…dislocated his shoulder in April and missed a month and a half when he broke a finger in July while sliding into home plate. In August, Cardinals manager Gabby Street moved Martin to third base to fill the gap left by the injured Sparky Adams. Martin was not a naturally gifted third baseman, often fielding balls after…