Inductees

Dr. Harrison Weaver originally played football as a college student at Ohio Wesleyan University. In 1927 he became a trainer and physician for the St. Louis Cardinals and was known for his unusual methods. For example, Weaver would employ a technique known as the “double whammy” which was supposed to jinx the person on whom he used it. It consisted of crossing his wrists, putting his hands back to back, and closing each hand’s second and third fingers so that the first and fourth fingers protruded like horns. He also endeavored to amuse the players under his care by playing silly songs on his phonograph after each game and having them go without their pants. It was all a part of his brand of psychology aimed at helping them win. Many sports writers of the day, including Bob Broeg wrote feature-length articles about Weaver’s eccentricities. He remained a team physician until he died in 1955.