#Enos May 17

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For today’s 30-Day Baseball Coach4aday Challenge post I am reporting on ENOS Slaughter.

Enos Bradsher Slaughter was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1938 to 1959. Born in Roxboro NC he garnered the nickname “Country”. He spent most of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals and is best known for his “Mad Dash” in Game 7 of the 1946 World Series. Slaughter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985.

FAQ’s about Enos

1. Slaughter was known for his aggressive and hard-nosed style of play. He was notorious for his hard slides and his willingness to run through opposing catchers in order to score runs. His Mad Dash in the 1946 World Series is legendary.
2. Slaughter was a 10-time All-Star.
3. During World War II, Slaughter served in the U.S. Army Air Force.
4. Slaughter played in four World Series during his career and won two championships with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1942 and 1946.
5. In addition to his Hall of Fame career as a player, Slaughter coached baseball for Duke University from 1971 to 1977.