The 1940s St. Louis Cardinals had incredible success! They won three World Series titles and finished either first or second in the NL from 1941-1949. One of the mainstays on these championship teams was Hall of Famer Enos "Country" Slaughter. Raised in the rural farming community of Roxboro, NC, Slaughter had an aggressive style of play and surly personality that made for a polarizing career. What was the legendary outfielder like outside of the walls of Sportsman’s Park? According to his stepson, Rex Slaughter, it was no walk in the park.
“You know he went through five wives, and my mother was the third of five,” said Rex.