The St. Louis Cardinals’ very own Fredbird and award winning author Ed Wheatley visited Marthasville Elementary and Washington West Elementary on Friday morning, September 13.

Ed Wheatley was there to share his book, “Incredible Cardinals,” to the students. He grew up in and around the world of baseball and continues to play in senior leagues across the country. As a leader of the St. Louis Browns Historical Society, he works to preserve the history and legacy of this transplanted American League team.

Ed is the co-author of “St. Louis Browns: The Story of a Beloved Team” and “Incredible Cardinals,” and he worked on a St. Louis Browns documentary that aired on PBS.

Deep in Busch Stadium's left field, you'll find a wall of heroes. The greatest Cardinals of all time are painted there. On this wall, Dizzy Dean still throws his flaming fastball. Lou Brock flashes his supersonic speed around the bases. Ozzie Smith puts on a show with his fielding magic.

Marthasville and Washington West students not only learned about these immortal players, but they saw how their stories evolved into a book filled with memorable and colorful moments recalled by fans.

While written as a children’s book with fabulous illustrations and color, “Incredible Cardinals” is book for young and old alike that features colorful illustrations of Cardinal tales.

Photos from the visit by Wheatley and Fredbird to Washington West Elementary are below.