John Spears
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John Spears
@jaspears70
Husband, Dad to (2) amazing sons, HUGE sports fan, and loves hunting, fishing, and spending time in God’s amazing outdoors

Cardinals Brothers who were teammates: Alan and @AndyBenes40 (1996-97, 2000-01) Hector, Jose and Tommy Cruz (1973) Lindy and Von McDaniel (1957-58) Mort and Walker Cooper (1940-1945) Dizzy and Paul Dean (1934-37) Grover and Lou Lowdermilk (1911) Jack and Mike O'Neill (1902-03)


#OTD 1972 - Alan Benes was born in in Evansville, IN. Benes broke in with the Cardinals in 1995 and pitched for them until 2001. Injuries derailed his promising career and he missed the entire 1998 season. Happy 54th Birthday Alan! Pass on our wishes to him @AndyBenes40 #STLCards

Don Mattingly is one of 8 players on the National Baseball Hall of Fame's Contemporary Baseball Era ballot this year He will be in consideration to join the Hall of Fame Class of 2026






#OTD 1967 - Andy Benes was born in Evansville, IN. Benes finished 3rd for the 1996 Cy Young Award in 1996 with a 18-10 record leading the team to the playoffs for the 1st time since 1987. Happy 58th Birthday @AndyBenes40! #STLCards

























