In this episode of 50 Forgotten Cardinals, author Will Saulsbery and co-host Wes Wingate tell the story of Austin McHenry—a rising star whose great career and promising life were tragically cut short. Had McHenry not passed away prematurely, the history of Major League Baseball might have been completely rewritten.

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On this episode of 50 Forgotten Cardinals, author Will Saulsbery and co-host Wes Wingate shine a spotlight on the great Slim Sallee and his colorful time in St. Louis. With amazing numbers that made him one of the Deadball Era’s standout pitchers, Sallee also had a known propensity for drink—and a habit of visiting a certain “social club” to “exercise his rights as a member.” Did he perhaps enjoy his liquor a little too much? Maybe so. But did Slim Sallee have one helluva career both with the Cardinals and beyond? Absolutely. Join us as we explore the highs, the habits, and the legacy of one of St. Louis baseball’s unforgettable arms.

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In this episode of 50 Forgotten Cardinals, author Will Saulsbery and co-host Wes Wingate dive into the wild, brilliant, and deeply tragic story of Bugs Raymond — one of baseball’s most gifted and self-destructive talents. Before his life unraveled, Raymond put up absolutely ungodly numbers on the mound, showing the kind of dominance that made him look like a superstar in the making. But his incredible talent was constantly overshadowed by heavy drinking, chaos off the field, and repeated clashes with fiery manager John McGraw, who alternated between believing in Raymond’s greatness and losing patience with his endless trouble.

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Will and Wes explore Raymond’s astonishing rise, his legendary run-ins with McGraw, and the heartbreaking spiral that led to his untimely death. It’s one of the strangest and saddest stories in early baseball history — a tale of brilliance, booze, conflict, and loss. If you love forgotten baseball history, colorful characters, and the game’s darker old-time legends, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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