Scott Spiezio is back from Rehab. His beard didn’t make it.
Posted by: Richie Rich in Cardinals, Cubs, Hair
Earlier this season, Home Run Derby had listed the Great Beards of Baseball.
The little red furry thing that had nested under the chin of St. Louis Cardinals’ utility man Scott Spiezio made the cut.
Back on August 9th, the famed Crimson Imperiale went on the restricted list as Spiezio voluntarily reported to a rehabilitation center for treatment for drug and alcohol abuse.
This past Friday (9/14/07), Spiezio made his return to the Cardinals and started in a game against the Chicago Cubs.
Apparently Spiezio shaved it when he entered treatment and it hasn’t grown all the way back yet - something he intends to do. It’s still a bit odd to see Spiezio without it.
Welcome back to Scott Spiezio. We here at HRD hope that he has conquered his demons and can provide some hope to the Cardinals and their fans what has been a tortuous season.
Pictures credit - Associated Press (both)
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April 2nd, 2008 at 10:47 pm
HEY - who linked to this?
Thank you. But really … who’s sending you all here?
April 2nd, 2008 at 11:15 pm
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=lukas/080402
ESPN picked you up, big guy! I’ll always remember Spiezio here in Anaheim.