This Date in Cardinals History

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On this date in 2009, the Cardinals couldn't resist the opportunity to add a future Hall of Famer to their pitching staff ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/07/26/ ... son-glory/

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On the day the "Secret Weapon" Jose Oquendo is inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame, it seems like a good day to look back at how he became a Cardinal ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/19/ ... e-oquendo/

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On this date in 1990, Ray Lankford made his MLB debut with two hits and a stolen base. Take a look back at Lankford's first game and his long career with the Cardinals ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/07/25/ ... gue-debut/

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On this date in 1982, Glenn Brummer became arguably the most unlikely hero in Cardinals history ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/07/28/ ... nals-hero/

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The Cardinals have had some great closers through the years. On this date in 1991, Lee Smith became the fifth pitcher in baseball history to earn 300 career saves ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/06/18/ ... reer-save/

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42 years ago today, Garry Templeton's confrontation with Cardinals fans led to the trade that sent Ozzie Smith to St. Louis ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/05/30/ ... zie-smith/

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Five years ago today, the Cardinals removed the interim tag and named Mike Shildt manager. Take a look back at the reactions ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/06/04/ ... t-manager/

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Take a look back at the night Lou Brock was crowned baseball's new stolen base king on this date in 1977 ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/08/08/ ... se-record/

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After four one-hitters across 12 MLB seasons, Cardinals pitcher Lon Warneke finally threw a no-hitter on this date in 1941 ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/10/02/ ... no-hitter/

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On this date in 2007, Juan Encarnacion was in the on-deck circle when he was hit by a line drive that ended his career. Take a look back at the frightening scene ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/06/05/ ... ye-injury/

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On this date in 2011, Albert Pujols homered twice, Matt Holliday hit his 200th career home run, and a rookie making the only MLB start of his career helped the Cardinals keep their playoff hopes alive. Take a look back at a big win for the future world champs ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/08/08/ ... p-brewers/

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For the first time since the 1980s, the Cardinals were in the thick of a pennant race. So it was fitting that two stars of the '80s, Ozzie Smith and Willie McGee, led the Cardinals to an extra-inning victory over the Astros on this date in 1996.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/12/22/ ... -comeback/

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Take a look back at Cardinals rookie Bud Smith's no-hitter and see why pitching coach Dave Duncan said he was almost rooting for Smith to give up a hit ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/09/06/ ... no-hitter/

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Lonnie Smith was always a speedster. But after a Giants reliever hit him with a pitch, he wasn't about to show any mercy. He finished the day with five stolen bases, tying an NL record ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/08/10/ ... len-bases/

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On this date in 2004, Jim Edmonds hit his 300th career home run, then returned to the clubhouse after the game to discover a voicemail from Mark McGwire ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/06/09/ ... -home-run/

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On this date in 1993, Hard Hittin' Mark Whiten enjoyed arguably the best game in Cardinals history ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/09/07/ ... our-times/