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A blazing fastball, used 90 percent of the
time, made Hrabosky one of the most effective relievers of the
1970's. The southpaw's nickname, The Mad Hungarian, came from his
nationality, Fu Manchu mustache and long hair, and angry stomping
to the back of the mound to psych himself up. He was "The Sporting
News" NL Fireman of the Year in 1975 with St. Louis (13-3, 1.67
era, 22 saves). When he wasn't selected to the All-Star team in
1974, St. Louis fans rallied behind him, honoring him with a "We
Hlove Hrabosky Hbanner Hday." Traded in December 1977 to the Royals
for reliever Mark Littel, in 1979 he signed a multi-million-dollar
contract with the Braves via free agency, but recorded only 7 of
his lifetime 97 saves with Atlanta. He is currently a Cardinals
broadcaster.
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