Ed Wheatley is an award-winning and best-selling author and film producer deeply involved in St. Louis sports. He serves on multiple sports Hall of Fame boards of directors across the St. Louis region. His many published books have received national recognition including Sport Digest's selection as the best book published on baseball and a nomination for SABR's (Society for American Baseball Research) Lawrence Ritter Award. His multiple films shown on the PBS network have all received Mid-America Regional Emmy Award nominations, including a win. His films have appeared in the acclaimed National Baseball Hall of Fame's Annual Film Festival that have provided him multiple opportunities to speak at baseball's venerable institution in Cooperstown. From St. Louis to Cooperstown: Legends Born and Made in the Gateway City builds upon the author's other works to provide these special insights into the careers of these Hall of Famers and their time in St. Louis.