[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 94 (Thursday, June 7, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S3290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      REMEMBERING RED SCHOENDIENST

 Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Red 
Schoendienst, who in passing leaves behind a lifetime of commitment to 
baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the St. Louis community.
  Red Schoendienst began his major league career with the St. Louis 
Cardinals in 1945, after spending only 2 years with the Albany 
Cardinals, the franchise's minor league affiliate. His star rose 
quickly within the franchise and the league, winning the 1946 Home Run 
Derby and, in the same year, participating in the Cardinals' World 
Series victory over the Sox.
  In his 19 seasons as a player, Red compiled a storied list of 
accomplishments, including being named to 10 All Star teams, but his 
contributions to the sport did not end when he retired his bat. He 
would return to the Cardinals as a coach in 1964 and managed the team 
from 1965-1976. He led the team to multiple World Series victories and 
National League pennants, and he was named National League manager of 
the year in both 1967 and 1968. After 2 years coaching the Oakland 
Athletics, he returned to the Cardinals to coach from 1977-1995. For 
the next two decades, Schoendienst would wear the Cardinals ``Birds on 
the Bat'' before home games and in spring training as a special 
assistant to the general manager.
  Red Schoendienst was one of the greatest Cardinals of all time, 
having been a Red Bird as a player, coach, and manager. The Cardinals 
retired his No. 2 in 1996. St. Louis recognized him with his induction 
into the St. Louis Walk of Fame in 1998. His legacy was not only 
engrained in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989, but also 
in the memories of teammates, colleagues, and fans who had the 
privilege of seeing his accomplishments and his great smile.
  To quote the Schoendienst family upon his passing: ``He inspired all 
that knew him to always do their best. Red was a great ball player, but 
his legacy is that of a great gentleman who had respect for all. He 
loved his family, friends, teammates, the community and his country. He 
will be greatly missed.''
  To Red Schoendienst's family, thank you for sharing him with the St. 
Louis Cardinals, St. Louis community, baseball, and baseball fans. Red 
Schoendienst was a great gentleman, a great sportsman, a great 
competitor, and he will be greatly missed.

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