Ronnie Belliard | Dreadlocks, Diving Plays, and a Ring
Ronnie Belliard, a relatively low-profile acquisition by the St. Louis Cardinals at the 2006 trade deadline, played a crucial role in their World Series championship run. Though his regular-season stats were modest, Belliard delivered key defensive and offensive performances in the postseason. Known for his dreadlocks and diving plays, he became a memorable part of the Cardinals' 2006 title team.
- ▪Ronnie Belliard was acquired by the St. Louis Cardinals at the 2006 trade deadline in exchange for Hector Luna.
- ▪Belliard made a significant impact in the 2006 postseason, including a diving stop in Game 1 of the NLDS that lifted team morale.
- ▪The 2006 Cardinals, an 83-win team, defied expectations to win the World Series with Belliard as a three-month rental.
- ▪Belliard was a 2004 All-Star and began his career as an 8th-round draft pick.
- ▪Jim Edmonds credited Belliard's Game 1 NLDS defensive play with energizing the team.
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