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Careful mentioning Allen around St. Louis fans | Star Tribune

Keith

Neil Allen went to STL in the Keith Hernandez trade.

“I said, ‘I don’t think the fans agree, Whitey,’ and he said, ‘Ah, don’t worry about it, kid. By the way, we’re putting you in the rotation, and your first start is next week against the Mets in Shea Stadium. Might as well jump right into it.’ ”

The Cardinals wanted Allen to throw a bullpen session that night to start stretching out for the start. Knowing the potential for boos, the Cardinals waited until the game was over and the fans were gone.

How did that start turn out? “Beat ’em,’’ Allen said.

Sure did. June 21, 1983: Cardinals 6, Mets 0, eight scoreless innings for Allen, 0-for-4 for Hernandez.

via Careful mentioning Allen around St. Louis fans | Star Tribune.

1983 Twitter must have loved that game!

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Some other guys were there too, whatever, MATT HARVEY NEWS

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