Full circle: Tim McCarver back home after living a life full of dreams
Tim McCarver (left) with his Christian Brothers coach Tony Gagliano, went on to be a World Series hero for the St. Louis Cardinals, and a Baseball Hall-of-Fame inductee as a broadcaster. (Photo courtesy John Guinozzo)
Tim McCarver, who died Thursday at age 81, was a three-sport star at Christian Brothers, a World Series hero for the St. Louis Cardinals, and a Baseball Hall-of-Fame inductee as a broadcaster.
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Tim McCarver Ralph Gagliano Paul McCarver Allie Prescott Christian Brothers High School St. Louis Cardinals Charles Cavagnaro Subscriber Only2025 is almost over. Now is the time to support your trusted local news source.
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Don Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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