On Thursday, the long-gone and much-loved old American League baseball franchise will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in Springfield.
The ceremony is set for 11 a.m. at the University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center. Also being honored at the luncheon is former Redbird hurler/hitter Rick Ankiel. (for tickets and information, call 417-889-3100.)
Ed Wheatley, an author of the book "St. Louis Browns: The Story of a Beloved Team," will sign copies of the book at the ceremony.
One week later, on May 31, the team will be honored with a "St.