Discover the extraordinary story of Ed Konetchy in the latest episode of the 50 Forgotten Cardinals Companion Podcast. Join author Will Saulsbery and co-host Wes Wingate as they delve into Konetchy’s amazing baseball career, his unique collection of nicknames, and the tragic train ride that marked a pivotal moment in his life.

Explore the journey of this often-overlooked Cardinals legend who left a lasting impact on the game. This episode is a must-listen for fans of historical baseball narratives, offering insights into a storied past and the nuances of early baseball fame.

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Episode 3 of 50 Forgotten Cardinals dives into one of the most fascinating — and chaotic — figures in early St. Louis Cardinals history: Theodore Breitenstein.

Hosted by author Will Saulsbery and longtime Cardinals fan Wes Wingate, this episode explores the unbelievable highs and lows of Breitenstein’s career — from dominant pitching performances to off-the-field partying that became legendary even by 1890s baseball standards.

Known for his love of drinking, nightlife, and living hard, Breitenstein was one of the most unpredictable players of his era. One season he looked unhittable. The next, completely washed. His story perfectly captures the wild nature of early professional baseball and the colorful personalities that shaped the game.

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In this episode, Will and Wes discuss:

⚾ Theodore Breitenstein’s bizarre and inconsistent career numbers

⚾ The drinking culture of 19th century baseball

⚾ How pitchers were used differently in the 1800s

⚾ Stories and legends surrounding Breitenstein’s partying

⚾ Why he remains one of the most fascinating forgotten Cardinals ever

If you love baseball history, forgotten legends, outrageous stats, and stories that sound too crazy to be true, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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How dominant was 19th century baseball? In Episode 2 of *50 Forgotten Cardinals*, author Will Salsbery and lifelong Cardinals fan Wes Wingate dive into the unbelievable career of forgotten baseball legend Bob Caruthers.

Known as “Parisian Bob,” Caruthers put together numbers that almost don’t seem real today — winning 40+ games multiple times, throwing more than 400 innings in a single season, and becoming one of the most overworked — and successful — pitchers in baseball history.

In this episode, Will and Wes break down:

⚾ How Bob Caruthers became one of baseball’s earliest aces

⚾ What it meant to pitch in the 1800s

⚾ The insane workloads pitchers endured during the dead-ball era

⚾ Why Caruthers has largely been forgotten despite historic accomplishments

⚾ Fun trivia and stories from early Cardinals history

If you love baseball history, forgotten legends, wild stats, and deep dives into the rich history of the St. Louis Cardinals, this podcast is for you.

📚 *50 Forgotten Cardinals* is available now from Ashtonbery Press

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