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Former Cardinals star reliever/starter McDaniel dies of COVID-19 at 84

In this Aug. 11, 1960, file photo, shortstop Dick Groat, left, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and pitcher Lindy McDaniel, of the St. Louis Cardinals, talk at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh. McDaniel, an All-Star reliever who appeared in nearly 1,000 major league games over 21 seasons, has died. He was 84. (AP Photo/File)

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Cardinals history is replete with outstanding players at every position, perhaps no more so than at first base, which has a bevy of Hall of Fame selections and at least one to come in Albert Pujols. But the Cardinals also are known for their award-winning closers, including the likes of Al Hrabosky, Bruce Sutter, Lee Smith, Todd Worrell, Tom Henke, Dennis Eckersley, Jason Isringhausen, Ryan Franklin, Jason Motte and Trevor Rosenthal.