The kind of trade the Cardinals need to make
Posted: 05 Dec 2025 09:30 am
ON THIS DAY... December 5, 1957 - The Cardinals acquired Curt Flood from the Reds, along with Joe Taylor, in exchange for Marty Kutyna, Willard Schmidt, and Ted Wieand. The deal, one of the few ever mandated by team owner Gussie Busch, proves to be very beneficial for the Redbirds when their new 19-year-old player develops into an All-Star Gold Glove center fielder, who will play a pivotal role in the club capturing two world championships and a NL pennant during his 12-year reign in St. Louis.
