This Date in Cardinals History

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When Fernando Tatis hit two grand slams in the same inning in 1999, it marked just the second time the Cardinals had hit two grand slams in the same game. Here’s a look back at the first time it happened, in 1929 …

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

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On this date in 1961, Bill White hit three home runs and a double, and Bob Gibson threw a complete-game four-hitter in what proved to be Solly Hemus’s final game as Cardinals manager. See why White, Gibson, and Curt Flood were all glad to see Hemus go ...

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

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On this date in 1990, Whitey Herzog announced his resignation with 2 ½ years remaining on his contract. See why Whitey’s announcement stunned the baseball world …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2023/07/26/ ... s-manager/

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On this date in 1987, the Cardinals and Dodgers played until 3 a.m.:

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

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After homering in his final at-bat the day before, 41-year-old Stan Musial homered in his first three at-bats vs. the Mets on this date in 1962 …

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

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Saturday will mark the 51st anniversary of Bob Forsch’s first career win, a complete-game shutout of the Braves. Read all about it here …

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

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Saturday will mark the 51st anniversary of Bob Forsch’s first career win, a complete-game shutout of the Braves. Read all about it here …

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

That win gave the Cards a double-header split against the Braves, and put the Cards back into a first place tie with the Phillies.

I remember that season and, at 12 years old, got to experience the exuburant highs and devastating lows of a baseball season like never before. That, of course, was the year Brock ran roughshod over the National League, smashing Maury Wills' season SB record. Every kid at Camp Chaminade was sporting Lou Brock gear. It was also the year the Cardinals were innings away from a division title, but the Pirates rallied against the Cubs in the 8th, and Montreal rallied against Gibson in the 8th, resulting in the Cards being 1 game back instead of 1 game up with one game to play. The Cards were rained out in Montreal but the Pirates tied the Cubs in the 9th on a friggin' strikeout when catcher Steve Swisher muffed the pitch, the passed ball allowing a run to score. The Pirates won it in the 10th, clinching the division. That's was really hard for a 12yo Cardinals fan to take, and cemented my lifelong disdain for the Cubs.

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On July 11, 1911, the train carrying the Cardinals to Boston crashed, killing 14 passengers and injuring 47 more. Here’s the forgotten story of how manager Roger Bresnahan and the Cardinals helped to save lives in the wreckage …

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

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Here’s the story of how Red Schoendienst called his shot before hitting the game-winning homer in the 1950 All-Star Game 75 years ago today …

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

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70 years ago today, Stan Musial hit the game-winning home run in the 12th inning of the 1955 All-Star Game. As Musial approached the bat rack, Hank Aaron heard Stan the Man say, “They don’t pay us to play overtime.” Here’s a look back at the game …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/02/05/ ... star-game/

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What a way to end a game! On this date in 1940, Johnny Mize hit a walk-off triple in the bottom of the ninth to complete the cycle and beat the Giants 7-6.

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

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The Cardinals fired manager Mike Matheny on this date in 2018 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2023/05/29/ ... e-matheny/

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On this date in 1967, Bob Gibson broke his leg, then pitched to three more batters before completely snapping the bone. He returned in time to win World Series MVP honors that fall …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/04/17/ ... roken-leg/

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90 years ago today, Dizzy Dean was presented the 1934 NL MVP Award and used the opportunity to win back public approval after arriving late for an exhibition the night before in Springfield. You see, Dizzy had pitched all nine innings in the Cardinals’ win over the Braves, then drove 2 ½ hours to Springfield for that night’s exhibition game, where he was to throw the first pitch. However, he stopped at a restaurant for supper and arrived late. With the Governor of Illinois and Springfield fans left waiting to see their hero, there were plenty of people angry at Ol’ Diz until his gracious speech upon receiving his MVP trophy. Here’s a look back at the whole story …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/18/ ... vp-trophy/

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On this date in 1967, Bob Gibson broke his leg, then pitched to three more batters before completely snapping the bone. He returned in time to win World Series MVP honors that fall …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/04/17/ ... roken-leg/

And today they worry about a pitcher throwing more than 90 pitches. They don't make 'em like Gibby any more.

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51 years ago today, Dizzy Dean passed away, and Bob Gibson struck out the 3,000th batter of his career …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/19/ ... sses-away/