This Date in Cardinals History

[remembirds]

On this date in 1990, the Cardinals traded Tom Brunansky to the Red Sox for closer Lee Smith:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/16/ ... lee-smith/

[remembirds]

A look back at how Dizzy Dean stole the show when he faced Babe Ruth on this date in 1935 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/22/ ... babe-ruth/

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A look back at Mike Shannon’s playing career and his World Series heroics:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2026/04/30/ ... ary-voice/

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A look back at Chris Duncan, who would have turned 45 on Tuesday …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2026/05/04/chris-duncan/

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On this date in 1966, the Cardinals traded Ray Sadecki to the Giants for future NL MVP Orlando Cepeda …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/16/ ... do-cepeda/

[ClassicO]

On this date in 1990, the Cardinals traded Tom Brunansky to the Red Sox for closer Lee Smith:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/16/ ... lee-smith/

Helluva trade! We flew back from Arizona with Big Lee between my oldest son and I (exit row) about 15 years ago and he was incredibly communicative and nice.

[2ninr]

On this date in 1990, the Cardinals traded Tom Brunansky to the Red Sox for closer Lee Smith:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/16/ ... lee-smith/

Helluva trade! We flew back from Arizona with Big Lee between my oldest son and I (exit row) about 15 years ago and he was incredibly communicative and nice.

I remember how small his glove looked on his hand. And how slow he walked to the mound. But he was good once he got there.

[remembirds]

How Roger Maris became a Cardinal and hit his first home run with the Redbirds on this date in 1967 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/16/ ... -home-run/

[remembirds]

13 years ago today, Cardinals rookie Shelby Miller allowed the first batter to reach, then retired the next 27 for a 1-hitter …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/01/22/ ... 7-batters/

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How Paul Dean turned his rookie season around in time to help the Cardinals win a world championship …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/27/ ... on-giants/

[butsir01]

Thank you, Remembirds!

[remembirds]

On this date in 1966, the Cardinals opened the new Busch Stadium in style as Lou Brock drove home the game-winning run in a 4-3, 12-inning victory over the Braves.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2023/03/10/ ... tadium-ii/

[remembirds]

On this date in 1958, Stan Musial collected the 3,000th hit of his career and then, as the kids say, smooched a hottie in the stands!

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/03/11/ ... 3000-hits/

[remembirds]

A look back at the career of Lance Lynn, who celebrated his 39th birthday on Tuesday …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2026/05/02/lance-lynn/

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On this date in 1984, Joaquin Andujar called his shot and hit a grand slam.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/17/ ... rand-slam/

[remembirds]

Ken Boyer: The Cardinals Captain with a Hall of Fame case …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2026/04/26/ ... fame-case/