This Date in Cardinals History

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35 years ago today, the Cardinals traded Tom Herr to the Twins for Tom Brunansky.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/09/ ... brunansky/

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24 years ago today, Fernando Tatis set a home run record that may never be broken: two grand slams, in the same inning, off the same pitcher.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/01/03/ ... me-inning/

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31 years ago today, Ozzie Smith became just the 16th player in MLB history to steal 500 bases.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/23/ ... olen-base/

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Yawn.

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On this date in 2005, Mark Grudzielanek joined Lou Brock and Ray Lankford as the only #STLCards to hit for the cycle at Busch Stadium.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/07/ ... the-cycle/

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On this date in 1980, the Cardinals acquired three-time all-star and 16-time Gold Glove winner Jim Kaat. The Hall of Famer played the final four seasons of his career in St. Louis, including 62 appearances as a valuable bullpen piece for the 1982 World Series champions.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/15/ ... r-bullpen/

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Today feels like a good day to look back at Mike Shannon's first career home run.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2023/05/01/ ... 9-11-1963/

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On this date in 1954, Stan Musial became the first player in MLB history to smack five homers in a single day. Take a look back at The Man's big day in New York:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/15/ ... vs-giants/

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Pepper Martin hitting for the cycle may have been the second craziest thing that happened on Ladies Day at the ballpark on this date in 1933 after several female Phillies fans came onto the field and hit the umpire with their umbrellas.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/17/ ... -phillies/

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33 years ago today, the Cardinals swapped their top home run hitter, Tom Brunansky, for closer Lee Smith. See how it turned out below:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/16/ ... lee-smith/

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See what happened when Cardinals star Dizzy Dean faced the legendary Babe Ruth on this date in 1935:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/22/ ... babe-ruth/

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On this date in 1940, a struggling Cardinals team showed its fierce offensive potential, tying an NL record with seven home runs. Take a look back at some of the names hitting these blasts!

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/18/ ... e-dodgers/

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On this date in 1966, the Cardinals traded pitcher Ray Sadecki to the Giants for first baseman Orlando Cepeda. Cepeda went on to win the NL MVP and play a key role in the Cardinals' '67 World Series title and '68 pennant:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/16/ ... do-cepeda/

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On this date in 1967, Roger Maris hit his first Cardinals home run. Take a look back at the game, which included Steve Carlton on the mound and a two-run triple from Tim McCarver:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/16/ ... -home-run/

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On this date in 1934, Paul Dean, Dizzy Dean's younger brother, turned around his rookie season with the help of manager Frankie Frisch. The 21-year-old Paul went on to win 19 games in the regular season, helping the Cardinals win the NL pennant and the World Series championship. Click below for the full story:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/27/ ... on-giants/

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Busch Stadium II had one heck of an opening night.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2023/03/10/ ... tadium-ii/