His Brief but Wonderful Career
"It ain't braggin if you can back it up." These words by a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1930s only became famous because he COULD back it up. What he accomplished in a few short seasons before an injury ended his career made him an American sports legend because nobody could back it up like Dizzy Dean.Born in Lucas, Arkansas on January 16th, 1911, Jay Hanna Dean was destined for great things. It was a sergeant in the army that had nicknamed him Dizzy and it was in the service that he picked up the basics of pitching. When he was discharged he became a star hurler in the semi-pro Texas League for San Antonio. A Cardinals scout discovered him there and he made his major league debut on September 30th, 1930, a 3-1 victory.
- Dean was 150-83 lifetime.
- He would brag what he would do, and then go out and do it.
- He became a beloved broadcaster when his career ended.
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