Marty Carrion

Marty Marion, the only 8th place hitter to win the MVP award in major league baseball history, has died at the age of 93. Hitting just .267 with 6 HRs for the St. Louis Cardinals who would go on to win 1944’s strangely patriotic Streetcar Series over the Browns with all 6 games played in the teams’ shared Sportsman’s Park, meaning this trip really wasn’t necessary, Marion’s award reflected his defense and leadership and overall status as one of the top shortstops of the 1940s. Known both as Slats for his long, lean frame and Octopus for his long arms and exceptional range, Marion was a 7-time All Star and led the Cardinals to four pennants and three World Series championships in his 10 seasons under the Arch.