15 Facts About Al Hrabosky

Al Hrabosky's nickname is "The Mad Hungarian" because of his unusual last name and colorful character.

Al Hrabosky played baseball and football at Savanna High School in Anaheim, California.

Al Hrabosky was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the eleventh round of the 1967 amateur draft, but did not sign with the club.

Al Hrabosky became a Cardinals fan favorite for his antics on the mound.

Al Hrabosky led the National League in saves in 1975 with 22 en route to winning The Sporting News "NL Fireman of the Year" award.

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Early in his career with the Cardinals, Al Hrabosky enhanced his menacing appearance with long hair and a horseshoe moustache.

When Vern Rapp became Cardinals manager in 1977, he imposed a grooming code on the players; Al Hrabosky cut his hair and shaved the moustache despite his vehement opposition.

Al Hrabosky was traded from the Cardinals to the Kansas City Royals for Mark Littell and Buck Martinez during the Winter Meetings on December 8,1977.

Al Hrabosky had sixty strikeouts and 35 walks while allowing fewer hits and runs than the year before.

Al Hrabosky pitched in the eighth inning of the first three games, allowing a combined total of three hits and one run, but the Royals lost to the New York Yankees for a third straight year, this time in four games.

Al Hrabosky allowed more hits and runs while having 39 strikeouts and ten walks.

Al Hrabosky signed with the Chicago White Sox during spring training in 1983, but retired before the season began.

In 13 seasons, Al Hrabosky recorded 64 wins, 35 losses, and 97 saves with an ERA of 3.

Al Hrabosky has provided color commentary for Cardinals games since 1985 and has been with Bally Sports Midwest since 1997.

Al Hrabosky serves as an occasional fill-in analyst on the Cardinals Radio Network.