This Date in Cardinals History

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24 years ago today, Albert Pujols hit the first of his 703 career home runs. Here’s a look back at the opening days of Pujols’ career:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/05/ ... eer-homer/

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Tomorrow will mark four years since Nolan Arenado hit a game-winning home run in his Busch Stadium debut:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/22/ ... ome-debut/

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On this date in 1997, Willie McGee hit his first career walk-off home run in the Cardinals’ home opener …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/21/ ... home-run/

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Here’s a look back at the trade that brought the legendary Bob Uecker to St. Louis on this date in 1964 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2023/03/26/ ... ob-uecker/

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A look way back in Cardinals history, when they traded defending NL batting champion and future Hall of Famer Chick Hafey to the Reds on April 11, 1932 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/04/ ... ick-hafey/

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On this date in 1954, just two weeks away from his 38th birthday and two days before their season opener, the Cardinals traded Enos Slaughter to the Yankees …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/01/20/ ... slaughter/

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On this date in 1954, Wally Moon homered in his first MLB at-bat and Tom Alton became the first black player in Cardinals history …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/06/ ... ue-debuts/

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On April 16, 2006, Albert Pujols celebrated Easter with home runs in three consecutive at-bats, including a walk-off, two-run blast in an 8-7 win vs. the Reds …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/13/ ... -the-reds/

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On this date in 1978, Bob Forsch threw the most controversial no-hitter in Cardinals history:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/09/19/ ... s-history/

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Friday will mark 40 years since Vince Coleman stole two bases in his MLB debut …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/07/28/ ... mlb-debut/

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On this date in 1987, Tom Herr’s game-winning grand slam led celebrating Cardinals fans to toss hundreds of that night’s giveaway seat cushions onto the field …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/12/24/ ... ion-night/

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A look back at the trade that brought Rex "The Wonder Dog" Hudler to St. Louis:

https://stlredbirds.com/2021/04/07/apri ... ex-hudler/

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On this date in 1991, Ray Lankford barreled over Darren Daulton to score the game-winning run in a 7-6 Cardinals victory. Here’s the full story behind the play:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/12/16/ ... l-21-1991/

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On this date in 1988, Tom Herr returned to the clubhouse after a loss to the Mets and learned that he had been traded to the Twins for outfielder Tom Brunansky. Here’s a look back at the deal:

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

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26 years ago today, Fernando Tatis hit two grand slams in the same inning against Chan Ho Park and the Dodgers. Here’s a look back at Tatis and the biggest inning of his career:

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

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Sunday will be Chris Carpenter’s 50th birthday! Here’s a look back at how the Cardinals signed him as a free agent after the Blue Jays released him:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2023/05/23/ ... carpenter/