Dick Groat St. Louis Cardinals 1965 Baseball Magazine Photo
The page from the 1965 Big Time Baseball sports publication features Dick Groat, a shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals. Born on November 4, 1930, in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, Groat is highlighted for his right-handed batting and throwing capabilities. His performance statistics include a batting average of .292 in 1964, accompanied by 1 home run and 70 runs batted in (RBIs). Over his career, he maintained a lifetime batting average of .293, hit 37 home runs, and recorded 597 RBIs. Prior to joining the Cardinals, Groat had a notable career phase with the Pittsburgh Pirates, with whom he won a World Series in 1960 and earned the National League MVP award. His leadership and batting precision were instrumental in the Cardinals’ infield strategy.