‘The Mad Hungarian’ Visits Hungary
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Al Hrabosky is a well-known person of Hungarian ancestry. Nevertheless, not many people in Hungary know who he is.
Hrabosky was one of the best baseball players in the 1970s. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals. His nickname was “The Mad Hungarian”.
On Saturday Hrabosky traveled to the Hungarian city of Szentendre, 20 miles from Budapest, to talk to Hungarian young people about baseball.
He later spoke with fans and stayed on to watch a Hungarian baseball game.
This was his first trip to Hungary.
There are only 1,000 people in Hungary who play baseball at present. However, the sport is becoming more popular with young Hungarians.
Hrabosky, who is now an announcer for the Cardinals, said he hoped that one day a Hungarian baseball player will play professionally in the United States.
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I remember him from when I was about 12 years old and wanted to become a professional baseball player when I was older. He was a wonderful pitcher and a great character.