This Date in Cardinals History

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23 years ago today, Jim Edmonds officially introduced himself to St. Louis fans with his first Cardinals home run. See why Edmonds had been disappointed heading into the game:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/20/ ... -home-run/

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See why Albert Pujols' first career home run came at an ideal moment for the Cardinals 22 years ago today:

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

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Here's a fun story looking back at Willie McGee's first career walk-off home run after 16 major league seasons:

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

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Two years ago today, Nolan Arenado hit the game-winning home run in his home debut at Busch Stadium:

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

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70 years ago today, Browns owner Bill Veeck admitted defeat and sold Sportsman's Park to Anheuser-Busch, owner of the crosstown rival Cardinals:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/02/28/ ... mans-park/

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Yesterday marked 59 years since the Cardinals traded for Mr. Baseball himself, Bob Uecker. Uecker played two years in St. Louis and they are still telling the stories of his days with the Cardinals:

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

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On this date in 1932, the Cardinals traded defending NL batting champion and future Hall of Famer Chick Hafey. See why the Cardinals were willing to trade their star outfielder to Cincinnati by clicking the story below:

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

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Tomorrow will mark 30 years since former Cardinals closer Lee Smith became baseball's career saves leader, a record he held until 2006. Take a look back at his amazing career and his time in St. Louis:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/11/ ... es-leader/

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April 13, 1954, marked a new beginning in Cardinals baseball as Tom Alston became the first black player to make the major-league club and Wally Moon became the second Cardinal to homer in his first career at-bat.

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

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It's been almost 17 years since Albert Pujols closed Busch Stadium III's first homestand in style, hitting three homers, including a walk-off shot in the bottom of the ninth. See what Tony La Russa and Mark Mulder had to say about the big man's historic performance:

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

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On this date in 1985, Ozzie Smith celebrated the Cardinals' home opener with a new contract and a home run. Click below to read all about it!

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/10/09/ ... me-opener/

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On this date in 1978, Bob Forsch threw the most controversial no-hitter in Cardinals history. See why Mike Schmidt said Forsch deserved "all the accolades that go with pitching a one-hitter."

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

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On April 18, 1985, Vince Coleman made his MLB debut, stealing two bases on his way to the Rookie of the Year Award. Click below to see Whitey Herzog's spring training prediction regarding Coleman:

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

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A look back at "Seat Cushion Night" in 1987:

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

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Four years ago today, Cardinals outfielder Lane Thomas homered in his first career at-bat. Now 27, he is off to a nice start with the Nationals, batting .303 with seven RBIs.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/10/ ... ue-at-bat/

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Sunday will mark 33 years since the Cardinals traded for the "Wonder Dog," Rex Hudler.

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