ST. LOUIS, MO - CIRCA 1984: George Hendrick #25 of the St. Louis Cardinals swings and watches the flight of his ball during an Major League Baseball game circa 1984 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Hendrick played for the Cardinals from 1978-84. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
George Hendrick is one of the forgotten heroes of 1982. Nevertheless, his impact was essential for the St. Louis Cardinals’ ninth World Championship.
When we think of 1982 and the Cardinals’ ninth World Series championship, names such as Ozzie Smith, Willie McGee, Tommy Herr, Keith Hernandez, and Bruce Sutter come to mind.