[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1240]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CELEBRATION OF THE 70TH YEAR OF ALBERT ``RED'' SCHOENDIENST IN 
                         PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 9, 2015

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the celebration 
of the 70th year of Albert ``Red'' Schoendienst in professional 
baseball.
   During his years involved with professional baseball, 45 seasons 
were in uniform with the St. Louis Cardinals as a player, manager, and 
coach. He is still currently involved with the organization as a 
special assistant to the manager. The organization, players, and fans 
will be celebrating Red all season long using the hashtag #LoveRed2.
   His career with the Cardinals started in 1945 when he left his 
hometown of Germantown, Illinois, here in the 15th District. He quickly 
developed into one of the best hitting and fielding second basemen of 
all time. With multiple World Series wins and National League pennants 
won as both a player and a coach and as a member of the Baseball Hall 
of Fame, I am honored to recognize such an accomplished athlete who 
hails from the district.
   I look forward to Red's continued involvement with the Cardinals for 
many years to come.

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