At Busch Stadium, the Cardinals unveil a jersey that for the first time in eight decades will feature the words “St. Louis” in script on the front. The Redbirds also announce the team will wear red hats on the road instead of navy and their logo will have more-detailed cardinals on the bat.

On November 1, 2012 — At Busch Stadium, the Cardinals unveil a jersey that for the first time in eight decades will feature the words “St. Louis” in script on the front. The Redbirds also announce the team will wear red hats on the road instead of navy and their logo will have more-detailed cardinals on the bat.

 

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