Ernest Gilbert Broglio was a professional baseball pitcher.
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10 Facts About Ernie Broglio
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Ernie Broglio played for the St Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1966.
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Ernie Broglio was the second child born in Berkeley, California, to his parents Anna and Joseph Ernie Broglio.
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At the age of 17, Ernie Broglio graduated from El Cerrito High School and was signed by the PCL Oaks.
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Ernie Broglio improved throughout his years in the minor leagues to have a 2.
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Not projected to be a part of the Cardinals' starting rotation in the 1960 season, Ernie Broglio made his first appearance in relief on the second game of the season pitching six innings against the Giants.
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Ernie Broglio had the second best ERA in the league, and was ranked third in the Cy Young Award voting for the season.
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Ernie Broglio had arm problems over the remaining years of his career with the Cardinals which contributed to the general management's decision to involve Ernie Broglio in a five-player trade with the Chicago Cubs that resulted in the Cardinals obtaining Lou Brock.
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When Ernie Broglio was traded to the Cubs for Brock, it was seen as a heist for the Cubs.
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Ernie Broglio had won 18 games the year before and was considered a top-flight starting pitcher.
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