Tagged: Joe Hague (1966)

This date in Kernels alumni history – July 2, 1970

On July 2, 1970, Joe Hague (Cedar Rapids Cardinals – 1966) went 2-4 at the plate with a pair of HR, five RBI, a walk and scored a pair of runs in the St. Louis Cardinals 13-10 loss to the Montreal Expos.

Joe Hague hit .239 with 40 HR and 163 RBI during his six year MLB career playing for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds.

Joe Hague hit .251 with 9 HR and 24 doubles in 119 games for the 1966 Cedar Rapids Cardinals squad. The team finished 81-40 in 1st place during the regular season under manager Ron Plaza. The Cedar Rapids Cardinals fell to Fox Cities 2 games to 1 in the Championship Series.

This date in Kernels alumni history – June 5, 1971

On June 5, 1971, Joe Hague (Cedar Rapids Cardinals – 1966) went 2-3 at the plate with two HR, four RBI, scored a pair of runs and walked in the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Riverfront Stadium. Hague hit each of the HR off former Cedar Rapids Braves pitcher Tony Cloninger (1959) who took the loss as another Cedar Rapids Cardinals alumni Jerry Reuss (1967) picked up the win by working eight inning while allowing three earned runs.

Joe Hague hit .239 with 40 HR and 163 RBI during his six year MLB career playing for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds.

Joe Hague hit .251 with 9 HR and 24 doubles in 119 games for the 1966 Cedar Rapids Cardinals squad. The team finished 81-40 in 1st place during the regular season under manager Ron Plaza. The Cedar Rapids Cardinals fell to Fox Cities 2 games to 1 in the Championship Series.

Cael’s Collection – Joe Hague 1973 Topps #447

bradenbell-thumb-450x253-2681381b.jpgCael’s Collection  – Cedar Rapids Professional Baseball Alumni Baseball Cards

The alumni card of the day is a 1973 Topps card of Joe Hague. Hague hit .251 with 9 HR and 24 doubles in 119 games for the 1966 Cedar Rapid Cardinals squad. The team finished 81-40 in 1st place during the regular season under manager Ron Plaza. The Cedar Rapids Cardinals fell to Fox Cities 2 games to 1 in the Championship Series.

joe hague 1973 topps small.jpgJoe Hague hit .239 with 40 HR and 163 RBI during his six year MLB career playing for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds.