Gussie Busch
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August Adolphus Busch Jr.
- Born March 28, 1899 in St. Louis, MO USA
- Died September 29, 1989 in St. Louis, MO USA
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Gussie Busch was a beer tycoon who owned the Anheuser-Busch company. He bought the St. Louis Cardinals in 1953 and led them to three World Series victories. The Cardinals retired number 85 in his honor.
