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The Beazley Way: A Son's Story of a Baseball Legend
Episode 26
Monday, 8 September, 2025
John (Johnny) Andrew Beazley, born on May 25, 1918, was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Braves.As a rookie in 1942, Beazley went 21–6 with a 2.13 ERA for the Cardinals. His 21 wins and 2.13 ERA ranked him second in the National League.He completed his remarkable feat by pitching two complete-game wins in the team's World Series victory over the New York Yankees in five games, allowing three runs in Game Two and two in Game Five for a combined 2.50 ERA.In this episode, his son, Terry, tells about his father’s life in baseball and beyond. His dad is one of Nashville’s favorite baseball sons!#johnnybeazley #skipnipper #stlouiscardinals #terrybeazleyWant to stay in touch? Find me here:X: mrsulphurdellInstagram: @nashville_baseballFacebook: Skip NipperEmail me: 262downright@gmail.comAll Skip’s Corner episodes ©2022-2025 by Skip Nipper. All Rights Reserved.Thanks to my podcast producer David Nipper, who also wrote and performs the background music, "Sulphur Dell Sunset" ©2017 Black Train Records. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at davidjnipper@gmail.comThanks for listening!
