Former Cardinals Pitcher, World Series Champion, Dies
Summary
Dick Hughes, a former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher who played in the 1967 World Series, died at age 88. He started two games in the series and was part of the team that won the championship against the Boston Red Sox.Key Facts
- Dick Hughes pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1967 to 1969.
- He started Games 2 and 6 in the 1967 World Series, allowing five runs over nine innings.
- The Cardinals won the 1967 World Series in seven games against the Boston Red Sox.
- Hughes had a strong rookie season in 1967, with a 16-6 record and a 2.67 ERA (earned run average).
- He finished second in Rookie of the Year voting in 1967, behind Tom Seaver.
- His last major league game was in the 1968 World Series.
- Hughes later worked as a coach, manager, and scout for the Cardinals through 1975.
- After baseball, he pursued farming in Arkansas until retiring in 2000.
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