St. Louis LEGEND SERIES “Lomax: The Last Gunslinger of St. Louis” By Gateway Sports Staff Before the desert years… before the relocation… There was a quarterback who defined an era of St. Louis football toughness, grit, and air-it-out aggression — Neil Lomax. From 1981 to 1988, Lomax stood tall in the pocket as the face of the St. Louis Cardinals , delivering one of the most prolific passing stretches in franchise history — all while wearing what many still call the only corr

With the No. 4 overall pick , Tennessee is in position to land a true franchise-changing player. Here’s how the board realistically shapes up and what makes the most sense. EDGE Rusher (Highest Defensive Priority) 4 If Tennessee wants to rebuild the defense, the pass rush is the fastest way . David Bailey Top fits: Arvell Reese  – Explosive first step and elite bend. Could become a double-digit sack player quickly. David Bailey  – Powerful edge defender with high upside as a

From 1954 to 1969, the voices of the St. Louis Cardinals were defined by one of the most memorable broadcasting partnerships in baseball history: Harry Caray and Jack Buck . Calling games on KMOX , the pair became known as the “ Odd Couple ” of the radio booth. Their partnership lasted 14 seasons, blending two very different broadcasting styles. Caray was the energetic showman—loud, passionate, and famous for his signature call, “ Holy Cow! ” Buck, meanwhile, brought a smoot

Speed. Precision. Big plays. Few players in St. Louis football history embodied those qualities quite like Mel Gray . Born September 29, 1948 , Gray first made headlines as a blazing sprinter at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa, California. In 1967, he set a national high school record in the 100 -yard dash (9.4 seconds)  at the CIF California State Meet — a mark that stood as the meet record for more than a decade. That speed carried him to the University of Missouri ,

For many fans of the St. Louis Battlehawks, game day begins long before kickoff. It starts in parking lots filled with grills, music, costumes, and a sea of blue and silver — a culture that has become one of the most recognizable traditions surrounding the team. At the center of that culture is Mo Hawks Landing , a tailgating hub that has grown into a gathering place for some of the most passionate football fans in the region. What began as a simple idea among supporters has

There are fast baseball players, and then there was Vince Coleman . In the mid-1980s, whenever the leadoff man for the St. Louis Cardinals  reached first base, everyone in the ballpark knew what was coming next. Pitchers rushed their deliveries. Catchers shifted their stance. Fans leaned forward. And almost inevitably, Coleman was gone. By the time the throw reached second base, the Cardinals’ lightning bolt had already slid safely into the bag, dust flying and the crowd roar

Some careers demand a second look. Some legacies deserve a louder conversation. And when it comes to O.J. Anderson , the numbers, the moments, and the championships all point to one conclusion: It’s time for the Hall of Fame call. From West Palm Beach to the NFL Spotlight Born January 19, 1957, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Anderson’s journey began at Forest Hill High School before flourishing at the University of Miami (FL). His blend of size (6-2, 220 pounds), power, and vis

Dizzy Dean and Earl Averill discuss Dizzy's toe. During the 1937 All Star game, a line drive of Averill's bat broke Dizzy's toe. The injury led to Dean changing his pitching motion - which caused him to permanently damage his pitching arm. He was never the same again. How would you like to have this at the top of your rotation? I took the best 5-year-run of Dizzy (1932-1936) and Gibby (1965-1970 minus 1967/hurt) and combined them: 226 - Wins 242 - Complete games 3026 - Inning

Photo- Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Former Cardinals Coach Spotlight - George Kissell George Kissell was a highly influential figure in baseball, best known for his remarkable 69-year career with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Born on September 9, 1920, in Watertown, New York, Kissell dedicated his life to the sport, serving in various roles including minor league player, manager, coach, scout, and instructor, as well as a Major League coach. He never played in the maj