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David Freese, the MVP of the 2011 World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals, declined the invitation to be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame. Fans had chosen Freese in the online voting for this year's class. Freese recently informed the team he wanted to withdraw his candidacy. He spent five years in St. Louis, hitting .286 with a .783 OPS and 44 home runs.
David Freese, former third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, has declined his induction into the team's Hall of Fame. Freese was chosen for the Hall of Fame by fans and was a postseason hero for the Cardinals in helping them win the 2011 World Series. He informed the team of his decision to withdraw his candidacy, leaving José Oquendo and Max Lanier to be enshrined during ceremonies on Aug. 20.
St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese has declined his election into the franchise's Hall of Fame, despite being elected by fans earlier this year. The former third baseman, who hit the biggest World Series home run in team history in 2011, said he felt unworthy of such a distinction. Freese spent five seasons with the Cardinals from 2009-13, slashing .286/.356/.427 with 81 doubles, 44 home runs and 237 RBIs in 466 games.
David Freese, a St. Louis Cardinals legend, has declined induction into the team's Hall of Fame, despite being elected via fan vote. Freese, who became a World Series legend in 2011, said he did not feel "deserving" of the honor and had given it "an extreme amount of thought." The Cardinals president said they respected his decision and would celebrate his career in other ways.
Former St. Louis Cardinals third baseman and World Series MVP David Freese declined induction into the team's Hall of Fame after fans voted him in. Freese played five seasons with the Cardinals, hitting .286/.356/.427 with 44 home runs. He turned in a fantastic postseason in 2011, hitting .397 with five home runs and 21 RBI, helping the Cardinals win the World Series. Freese apologized to fans who voted for him and said he still has fond memories of his time with the Cardinals.
David Freese, the hero of the 2011 World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals, has declined an invitation to join the team's Hall of Fame. Freese was World Series MVP and National League Championship Series MVP, driving in 21 runs during the 2011 postseason to set an MLB record. He spent five of his 11 MLB seasons in St. Louis and was an All-Star selection in 2012. Freese said he had given an "extreme amount of thought" to the decision and would continue to remain around the Cardinals' organization.
David Freese has declined induction into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, citing the meaning of the redcoat honor and his own self-evaluation. Freese, a St. Louis area native, had a shorter career with the club than his contemporaries, though he had one of the greatest Octobers in the team's history. Freese won the National League Championship Series MVP and the World Series MVP, and he set club and major-league postseason records for total bases and RBIs during the title run.
Former MLB player David Freese has declined his election into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, citing the weight of his tenure with the team. The upcoming class will now consist of Jose Oquendo and Max Lanier. Freese, who spent the first five seasons of his big-league career with the Cardinals, is best remembered for his legendary performance in Game 6 of the 2011 World Series. Following the 2013 season, Freese was traded to the Angels and retired after spending the 2019 season with the Dodgers.