Professional Career: Saint Louis Cardinals
Sipin was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 55th round of the 1965 amateur draft. He played four seasons in the Cardinals' minor league system, rising as high as the Triple-A Tulsa Oilers, with whom he opened the 1969 season. He was traded to the San Diego Padres on May 22, 1969 with Sonny Ruberto for the Padres' Jerry DaVanon and Bill Davis.
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