This Date in Cardinals History

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50 years ago today, Joe Torre hit for the cycle ... see why it wouldn't have happened without his manager, Red Schoendienst ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/01/ ... oendienst/

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On this date in 1935, Joe Medwick hit for the cycle, including a home run that hit the foul pole. See why the Dodgers' Dutch Leonard said the league should make Medwick hit the ball with his fists -- so then he would only hit singles!

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/02/ ... foul-pole/

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Cardinals first baseman Joe Cunningham raced to Cincinnati and drove in five runs in his MLB debut on this date in 1954. Though most Cardinals fans may not remember him, he hit .304 with a .413 OBP in seven seasons with the Cardinals. Take a look back at his big-league debut below ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/26/ ... gue-debut/

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Talk about a starting pitcher! On this date in 1934, Dizzy Dean threw 17 innings as the Cards beat Cincinnati on a Joe Medwick home run ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/04/ ... -marathon/

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On July 3, 1967, the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds started the Independence Day fireworks a touch early with a 12-minute brawl that required 19 St. Louis police officers to restore order.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/10/04/ ... -and-reds/

[remembirds]

Thanks for doing this. I really enjoy reading these recaps. It brings back some fond memories of the games I was old enough to experience. And gives an insightful history lesson of the games I wasn't old enough to experience.

Thanks for reading!

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When we talk about great first basemen in Cardinals history, we often forget about Hall of Famer Jim Bottomley. On this date in 1927, he became the second Cardinal to hit for the cycle. Take a look back at "Sunny" Jim's big day and his outstanding career ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/15/ ... eback-win/

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On this date in 1961, Bill White hit three home runs to lead the Cardinals past the Dodgers. Ironically, it marked the final game as Cardinals manager for Solly Hemus, whom White, Bob Gibson, and Curt Flood each believed was racist. See why in the story below ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/04/13/ ... lly-hemus/

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When Fernando Tatis hit two grand slams in the same inning, it was only the second time in Cardinals history that they hit two grand slams in the same game. Here's a look at the first time it happened ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/01/08/ ... and-slams/

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On this date in 1987, Steve Lake hit a game-tying, 9th-inning homer and Jack Clark drove in the winning run in a game that ended at 2 a.m. “It was the first time I ever got home and had the paper waiting for me,” third-base coach Nick Leyva said.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/04/15/ ... der-sweep/

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Even at age 41, Stan Musial could dominate a ballgame. Take a look back at his 3-homer day against the Mets on this date in 1962 ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/04/15/ ... -the-mets/

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On July 12, 1996, the Cardinals - led by Gary Gaetti and Ron Gant - tied a 56-year-old record with seven home runs in a win over the Cubs ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/09/ ... -the-cubs/

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On July 11, 1950, Red Schoendienst called his own shot, telling his National League All-Star teammates that he was going to hit a home run that day. In the 11th inning, he did exactly that, hitting the game-winning home run off Tigers pitcher Ted Gray. See what Red had to say about it after the game ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/12/12/ ... -home-run/

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We often refer to players who come through in the clutch as heroes. On this date in 1911, however, the Cardinals proved themselves true heroes, saving multiple passengers from the wreckage of a train accident that killed 14 people and injured 47 more.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/08/ ... ave-lives/

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Take a look back at Bob Forsch's first career win, when he threw a complete-game shutout against the Braves on this date in 1974 ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/06/ ... areer-win/

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The Cardinals needed every one of Johnny Mize’s four hits to beat the New York Giants 7-6 in the first game of a July 13, 1940, doubleheader at Sportsman’s Park III.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/11/ ... the-cycle/