This Date in Cardinals History

[remembirds]

On this date in 2008, the bitter feud between Tony La Russa and Scott Rolen ended when the Cardinals traded the All-Star third baseman to Toronto for Troy Glaus.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/21/ ... roy-glaus/

[remembirds]

On this date in 1981, the greatest pitcher in Cardinals history became a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Take a look back at Bob Gibson’s career and see why he issued a public apology following his induction ceremony …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/22/ ... l-of-fame/

[fullswing]

The book “The Trades That Made the St. Louis Cardinals” is now available on Amazon.

[remembirds]

Happy heavenly birthday to Dizzy Dean! Here’s a look back at Dean’s antics as he shut out the Tigers in Game 7 of the 1934 World Series:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/06/26/ ... es-game-7/

[remembirds]

A look back at how Grover Cleveland Alexander became the first Cardinal elected to the Hall of Fame on this date in 1938:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/23/ ... l-of-fame/

[remembirds]

On this date in 1969, Stan Musial was elected to the Hall of Fame with 93.2% of the vote. See what Post-Dispatch sports editor Bob Broeg had to say about the remaining 6.8% …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/27/ ... l-of-fame/

[remembirds]

Tomorrow will mark 58 years since Cardinals slugger Joe Medwick was elected to the Hall of Fame in his final year of eligibility.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/27/ ... l-of-fame/

[remembirds]

A look back at Scott Rolen’s election to the Hall of Fame three years ago today.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2023/12/29/ ... -of-famer/

[remembirds]

A look back at the Cardinals’ trade for John Stuper on this date in 1979, and how he helped them win the World Series as a rookie in 1982 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/28/ ... e-pirates/

[BrummerStealsHome]

A look back at the Cardinals’ trade for John Stuper on this date in 1979, and how he helped them win the World Series as a rookie in 1982 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/28/ ... e-pirates/

I was in midseason form when I came to Spring Training.

Man, that's the problem with winter leagues.

[Bomber1]

Remembirds, thanks for doing this thread.

I always enjoy it!

[remembirds]

On January 29, 1958, Stan Musial became the National League’s first $100,000 player. Two years later, he took a pay cut at his own request …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2023/12/18/ ... 00-player/

[remembirds]

Remembirds, thanks for doing this thread.

I always enjoy it!

Thanks! If you enjoy these articles, you might enjoy my new book, The Trades That Made The St. Louis Cardinals, available on Amazon:

https://a.co/d/fxwtr85

It looks back at the history of the Cardinals by examining one trade each decade.

[remembirds]

On this date in 2002, the Cardinals made So Taguchi the first Japanese player in franchise history …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/12/27/ ... o-taguchi/

[remembirds]

On this date in 1970, former Cardinals pitcher Jesse “Pop” Haines was elected to the Hall of Fame. Here's a look back at his career:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/28/ ... l-of-fame/

[remembirds]

On February 1, 1985, the Cardinals traded four players to the Giants for Jack Clark, the middle-of-the-order bat the Runnin’ Redbirds needed after trading George Hendrick earlier that offseason.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/12/29/ ... ack-clark/