Broglio, part of famous lopsided trade, dies at 83
Former pitcher Ernie Broglio, known for being part of one of the most lopsided trades in baseball history, has died. He was 83.
Broglio died of cancer on Tuesday night in San Jose, Calif., according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The right-handed Broglio became part of baseball lore after being traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to the Chicago Cubs in June of 1964. He was the key piece that the Cardinals sent in a six-player deal that netted them a young player named Lou Brock.
Brock emerged with the Cardinals and was a six-time All-Star en route to being inducted into the Hall of Fame. He had 3,023 hits and 938 stolen bases in a stellar career that ended in 1979.
Broglio was a huge disappointment and went 7-19 with a 5.40 ERA in 2 1/2 seasons with the Cubs. He never pitched for another major league team.
Broglio had some success with the Cardinals prior to the trade. He went 21-9 with a 2.74 ERA in 1960, tying for the National League lead in victories and finishing third in NL Cy Young balloting. He also went 18-8 with a 2.99 ERA in 1963.
Overall, Broglio compiled a 77-74 record with a 3.74 ERA in 259 career appearances (184 starts).
--Field Level Media
