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Kasko, a reliable ML infielder for ten years, was named the NL All-Star shortstop in 1961 when the Reds won the pennant. The year before, he set career highs by hitting .292 with 51 RBI. With Houston in 1964, he led NL shortstops in fielding percentage. He was known as a laid-back practical joker who could keep a clubhouse loose. After managing for three years in the International League, he led the Red Sox for four seasons. Although he brought them in third twice and second twice, his soft-spoken, unflappable approach was deemed too placid by the front office. (BC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » September 9, 1958: The Cardinals beat the Cubs, 8–7, with Jim Brosnan earning the win over his old team. Don Elston takes the loss. Ernie Banks hits his 1st home run in St. Louis in two years while Eddie Kasko cracks a grand slam. » August 22, 1962: At Wrigley, the Reds trail the Cubs 5–1 after six innings, but score four in the 7th to tie. They win it in the 10th, 9–5, when Eddie Kasko hits a grand slam. » October 2, 1969: Eddie Kasko is named manager of the Red Sox.