Why is Louis Kahn so well known?

Answer 1

It depends on which Louis (Lou) Kahn you are referring to. There was an architect that is well known for his buildings. And there is a Baseball player who is known for his scouting/coaching skills. He first was signed with St. Louis, then went to the minor leagues. He had a 17 year career in the minors and was a top player but never made it back to the majors as a player. He coached the Cardinals in the 54-55 season and scouted after that. He was known for benching a player, Hank McGraw, for needing a haircut. The player never played again and was traded the next month to Hawaii. Lou Kahn also criticized the inventor of farm idea. Stating that the man took advantage of the players for his own benefit. Which in my view, was very truthful but was kinda the reason Kahn's baseball career didn't go further as a coach for St. Louis. I know more about the baseball player than the architect because the baseball player was my uncle. I have fond memories of him as a child. I have a ball signed by the 54-55 team, and many cards of my uncle in his Cardinals uniform, signed. He came from a big family. My Grandfather was the youngest of the children. He always had great stories of his brother. I named my second son Lou after him.