The St. Louis Cardinals Encyclopedia by Bob Broeg

Louis chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research is named for Bob Broeg.

His willingness to share that knowledge with everyone from colleagues and loyal readers to complete strangers at the ballpark or on the street endeared him to fans spanning multiple generations.

His knowledge was reported to be encyclopedic, even into his 80s. He was also a longtime member of the Committee on Baseball Veterans. Gibson pitched a complete game and carried his team to victory.Īmong other things, Broeg is known for coining the nickname 'Stan the Man' for Cardinal baseball player Stan Musial, championing the Hall of Fame causes of Cardinals Red Schoendienst, Enos Slaughter and Chick Hafey and helping to devise, and successfully push for the first pension plan for veteran major-league players.īroeg was named to the board of directors of the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972, a position he held for 28 years. Gibson was unable to get breakfast at the Cardinals' hotel in Boston, so Broeg delivered a ham and egg sandwich to the star right-hander. Later, he helped Bob Gibson win the 1967 World Series. He told the photographer to stay at the game until Gaedel came to the plate and the picture was taken. Broeg was partially responsible for the famous picture of Eddie Gaedel at the plate in 1951. He was privy to many important events in baseball history.

The St. Louis Cardinals Encyclopedia by Bob Broeg