Simmons , a catcher , played 13 years in St. Louis , was a six - time All - Star .
Simmons , a catcher , set the National League record for hits ( 188 ) by a catcher in 1975 .
Simmons , a catcher , played 13 years in St. Louis , was a six - time All - Star , and set the National League record for hits ( 188 ) by a catcher in 1975 .