Benjamin Hochman | Post-Dispatch

Sports columnist

Famous for being mad, the Hungarian sure is happy.

“You know, I take all these pictures with people, and for the first time in my life, I smile,” Al Hrabosky said. “I was always known for never smiling. I can't help it now, I just can't help it. And it makes you feel good when people talk about my playing career or tell a story.”

Here’s a story. A young ballplayer arrives in St. Louis at 20. No one can say his name. He pitches with passion. Fury? Soon, that name is a household name. In 1974, the reliever is fifth in Cy Young voting. In 1975, he’s third (13-3, 1.66 ERA, 22 saves, 97 1/3 innings, all out of the bullpen). Traded to the Royals. Then joins the Braves. But St. Louis, that is where, well, he made his name. Retired, he moves ba

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