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Sam Bush: The Wizard of Oz
lyrics by Walker Smith

Hey Ozzie, Hey Ozzie

On the day after Christmas in 54’
The greatest shortstop that every played before
He’d play the switch and that’s a fact
He’d the Wizard of Oz there’s no doubt about that

Hey Ozzie (Catch that ball)
Hey Ozzie (You’re the best of all)
Osborn Earl now that’s his name
Brought a brand new level to the game
Hey Ozzie, Hey Ozzie

The Cardinals knew they got a special gift
When he took the field with his back flip
Diving left and right, Soaring up and down
On the yellow brick road to Coopers Town

Hey Ozzie (Yeah catch that ball)
Hey Ozzie (You’re the best of all)
The Wizard of Oz now that’s his name
He’s going to the Hall of Fame
Hey Ozzie, Hey Ozzie

Known for his fielding, he learn to hit
In the 85’ playoffs, gave the Dodgers a fit
I sorta thought this was just a hoax
Cause Jack Buck said, “Go crazy, folks”

Hey Ozzie (Playoffs MVP)
Hey Ozzie (He’ll bunt or he can take you deep)
By going up the middle he’ll make you pay
By turning your head to a double play
Hey Ozzie, Hey Ozzie

“Franky” Frisch, “Enos”
“Red”, Lou Dizzy
Stan “The Man”, Lou Brock and “Gibby”
They’re making his plaque and etching his face
So the Wizard of Oz can take his place
Hey Ozzie (He’s number one we love)
Hey Ozzie (He’s got thirteen gold gloves)
He played in fifteen All-Star games
He’s going to the Hall of Fame
Hey Ozzie, Hey Ozzie