John Alban Edwards (born June 10, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio) is a former American baseball catcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds (1961-67), St. Louis Cardinals (1968) and Houston Astros (1969-74).
He was signed as an amateur free agent by the Cincinnati Reds in 1959 and went on to help them win the National League Pennant during his rookie season in 1961.
He was voted to three National League All-Star teams in 1963, 1964 and 1965.
He won the Na...
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John Alban Edwards (born June 10, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio) is a former American baseball catcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds (1961-67), St. Louis Cardinals (1968) and Houston Astros (1969-74).
He was signed as an amateur free agent by the Cincinnati Reds in 1959 and went on to help them win the National League Pennant during his rookie season in 1961.
He was voted to three National League All-Star teams in 1963, 1964 and 1965.
He won the National League Gold Glove Award at Catcher in 1963 and 1964.
On February 8, 1968 Edwards was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for Pat Corrales and Jimy Williams. That year, as Tim McCarver's backup, he caught 54 games, one of which was Ray Washburn's no-hitter (September 18). During his one season with the Cardinals in 1968 he helped them to win the National League Pennant.
On October 11, 1968 he was traded with minor league player Tommy Smith to the Houston Astros for Dave Giusti and Dave Adlesh. After playing his first season for the Houston...
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