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 | Star LF Signs Extension with St. Louis Saturday, December 2nd, 1961: Media analysts hailed St. Louis's signing of Matty Alou, one of Hardball Chronicles's brightest stars, as a pivotal move. While the deal is certain to raise a few eyebrows, Alou is expected to earn every bit of the $167,625 promised him over 3 years. Alou has compiled a career batting average of .313 with 368 hits, 23 homers and 144 RBIs. |   |
