Fred was a solid pitcher at Cleveland High School and Washington University, whose 18-year career included nine championship teams and eight All-Star selections. He was Washington University’s Most Valuable Player in 1960.

Blasberg’s stellar pitching career continued throughout the 1960s, and in 1969, he pitched Giesler-Jorgen to the state semipro championship. He once pitched 11 perfect innings for Red Villas against the Hoffmeisters.

Fred Blasberg passed away on December 16, 2014.