Ozzie Smith, The Wiard of Oz, celebrates his 65th birthday today! 13 consecutive Golden Glove Awards. A member of the Baseball Hallf of Fame. Countless amazing plays at shortstop. St. Louis Cardinal Ozzie Smith.
His defensive plays were unmatched at shortstop. When we needed a double play, an amazing circus catch or a diving play, Ozzie took care of it.
Yet, one of the most memorable moments Ozzie Smith gave us was a walk off home run in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers relieverTom Niedenfuer. Jack Buck told us to Go Crazy! We did.
Happy Birthday Ozzzie and thanks for this exciting memorable Cardinals moment.