St. Louis Cardinals Team History & Encyclopedia
Team Names: St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Perfectos, St. Louis Browns, St. Louis Brown Stockings
Seasons: 137 (1882 to 2018)
Record: 10827-9992, .520 W-L%
Playoff Appearances: 28
Pennants: 23
World Championships: 11
Events in Team History
Miller Huggins is born in Cincinnati, Ohio
1879 - Miller Huggins is born in Cincinnati, Ohio. A second baseman adept at getting on base, Huggins will lead the National League in walks four times, score 100 or ...
Baltimore Orioles sell three of their stars including third baseman John McGraw
Baltimore Orioles sell three of their stars - third baseman John McGraw, catcher Wilbert Robinson, and infielder Bill Keister ...
John McGraw and Wilbert Robinson sign contracts with the Baltimore Orioles of the National League
1900 - John McGraw and Wilbert Robinson sign contracts with the Baltimore Orioles of the National League. When the long-rumored move by Baltimore to disband occurs, the two players are ...
Christy Mathewson Throws first no hitter
On July 15, 1901, Christy Mathewson, 22 years old, of the New York Giants pitches a no-hitter, blanking the St ...
At St. Louis, the Cards win their third straight from the Giants, beating New York, 1 – 0. The lone Cardinal run comes in on a wild pitch by Christy Mathewson.
At St. Louis, the Cards win their third straight from the Giants, beating New York, 1 - 0. The lone Cardinal run comes ...
The Cardinals’ manager Kid Nichols pitches both games of double header splitting them
The Cardinals' Kid Nichols beats the Reds 4 - 2 in the first of two games. Encouraged, Nichols pitches the nitecap as well, but the ...
Jack Taylor is traded with two others for Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown.
During the post-season City Series in Chicago, Cubs veteran Jack Taylor is chided for losing three games to the White Stockings and Cubs president Jim Hart is convinced that ...
Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants strikes out 16 Cardinals setting a new record
On October 3, 1904 - Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants strikes out 16 Cardinals in a 3 - ...
Accused of throwing games, St. Louis Cardinals righthander Jack Taylor is acquitted by the National League Board of Directors in New York, but he is found guilty of bad conduct and fined $300.
1905 - Accused of throwing games, St. Louis Cardinals righthander Jack Taylor is acquitted by the National League Board of Directors in New York, but he is found ...
Newly addition Cy Seymour knocks out 4 hits helping the Giants sweep a double header
At Robison Field, the New York Giants clip the St. Louis Cardinals, 5 - 1 and 4 - 0, with the help of two ...
In St. Louis, the Cardinals defeat the Browns, 9 – 1, to take the City Series four games to three. The two teams will reprise the rivalry in the fall, and the Cardinals will also take that one, 5 games to 2.
In St. Louis, the Cardinals defeat the Browns, 9 - 1, to take the City Series four games to three. The two teams will ...
Cardinals trade for Roger Bresnahan will be the player-manager of the Cardinals for the next four years
1908 - The Cardinals are busy. First they get C Admiral Schlei from the Reds for pitchers Ed Karger and Art Fromme. Then they pack off Schlei, along with P Bugs ...
President William Howard Taft attends two games in one day
On May 4, 1910, President William Howard Taft attends two games in one day. After watching part of a game ...
Clifford Curtis of the Boston Braves sets a major league record by losing his 23rd consecutive game
On May 22, 1911, at the South End Grounds III (Boston) Clifford Curtis of the Boston Doves (Braves) sets a ...
Pete Alexander streak of 41 straight shutout innings ends
1911 - After 41 straight shutout innings, Grover Alexander is scored on by the Cards in the 6th inning ...
Future Hall of Famer Rube Marquard wins his 20th game when the Giants beat St. Louis at the Polo Grounds, 6-3
Future Hall of Famer Rube Marquard wins his 20th game when the Giants beat St. Louis at the Polo Grounds, ...
Bob Fisher hits 2 inside the park homeruns, he is 2nd Dodger in two weeks to do it
1913 - For the second time in two weeks, a Brooklyn player hits two inside-the-park homers. This time it is Bob Fisher in a nitecap 14 ...
St. Louis Cardinals file suit against star outfielder Lee Magee in an effort to prevent him from signing with the Brooklyn
On January 2, 1915, the St. Louis Cardinals file suit against star outfielder Lee Magee in an effort to prevent ...
Hub Perdue of the Cardinals picks up a win with 2 1/3 innings of relief in the opener with the Giants, then pitches another seven innings of relief in the nitecap to win his second game of the day.
Hub Perdue of the Cardinals picks up a win with 2 1/3 innings of relief in the opener with the Giants, then pitches another ...
Brooklyn Robins’ Frugal Proposal Rejected by National League
1916 - The National League turns down a request from Brooklyn Robins owner Charles Ebbets, who had wanted to impose a limit of 2,000 seats that ...
Babe Adams, the Pirates bellwether, pitches a one-hit 4 – 0 shutout against the Cardinals
Babe Adams, the Pirates bellwether, pitches a one-hit 4 - 0 shutout against the Cardinals, the only safety coming when a ball squirts out of second baseman Joe ...
St. Louis Cardinals name team president Branch Rickey as manager
On January 26, 1919, the St. Louis Cardinals name team president Branch Rickey as manager, replacing Jack Hendricks. Under Rickey’s ...
St Louis Cardinals trade for Jack Fournier from the minor league Los Angeles Angels for four players
The Cards announce the first trade of the winter meetings. They acquire 1B Jack Fournier from the minor league Los Angeles Angels for four players, all acquired ...
Judge Kenesaw Landis cracks down on phony player deals
1922 - Judge Kenesaw Landis cracks down on phony player deals. He fines the Cards and Tigers $150 each, and three minor league clubs a total of ...
At Sportsman’s Park, the St. Louis Cardinals wear their new uniforms (two red birds on a bat with the words “Cardinals” across the front) for the first time in an exhibition contest with the St. Louis Browns. Browns pitcher Urban Shocker tops the Cardinals’ Willie Sherdel, 3 – 2, the same result as their matchup a week ago.
At Sportsman's Park, the St. Louis Cardinals wear their new uniforms (two red birds on a bat with the words "Cardinals" across the front) for ...
With a St. Louis record crowd of 29,000 on hand, the Browns top the Cardinals, 6 – 3, to win their City Series.
With a St. Louis record crowd of 29,000 on hand, the Browns top the Cardinals, 6 - 3, to win their City Series ...
Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals make a trade in-between games of their doubleheader
On May 30, 1922, the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals make a trade in-between games of their doubleheader. Chicago ...
Rogers Hornsby of the St. Louis Cardinals reaches the .400 mark
On October 1, 1922, Rogers Hornsby of the St. Louis Cardinals reaches the .400 mark by going 3-for-5 in the ...
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Austin McHenry dies from a brain tumor at age 27
1922 - St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Austin McHenry dies from a brain tumor at age 27. After hitting .350 with 17 home runs and 110 ...
Future Hall of Fame infielder Red Schoendienst is born in Germantown, Illinois
February 2, 1923, future Hall of Fame infielder Red Schoendienst is born in Germantown, Illinois. One of the most popular ...
Jim Bottomley sets MLB record with 12 RBI’s in a game vs Brooklyn
On September 16, 1924, At Ebbets Field‚ Cards 1B Jim Bottomley's 3 singles‚ a double‚ and 2 HRs produce ...
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Glenn Wright turns an unassisted triple play
VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia On May 7, 1925, at Forbes Field, In the top of the ninth, Pittsburgh ...
St. Louis Cardinals player-manager Rogers Hornsby leads by example, slugging his team to a 9 – 3 thrashing of the Pittsburgh Pirates
1926 - Unfazed by Forbes Field's ample dimensions, St. Louis Cardinals player-manager Rogers Hornsby leads by example, slugging his team to a 9 - 3 thrashing ...
St. Louis Cardinals hold “Rogers Hornsby Day”
VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia On May 22, 1926, the St. Louis Cardinals hold “Rogers Hornsby Day” in honor ...
St. Louis Cardinals pick up future Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander
The St. Louis Cardinals pick up future Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander, who was placed on waivers by the ...
Grover Cleveland Alexander sets down the last 21 batters, striking out 10, in Game 2 of the World Series
On October 3, 1926.00 After the Yankees score twice in the 2nd inning, Grover Cleveland Alexander sets down the last ...
Babe Ruth hits three home runs to lead the Yankees to a 10 – 5 victory over St. Louis in Game 4 of the World Series.
1926 - Babe Ruth hits three home runs to lead the Yankees to a 10 - 5 victory over St. Louis in Game 4 of the World Series. His 1st-inning ...
The World Champion Cardinals trade Rogers Hornsby to the Giants for Frankie Frisch and Jimmy Ring
1926 - The World Champion Cardinals trade Rogers Hornsby to the Giants for Frankie Frisch and Jimmy Ring. The trade gets complicated when the "Rajah" refuses to sell his 1,167 shares ...
National League MVP Bob O’Farrell is named to replace Rogers Hornsby as the St. Louis Cardinals manager
1926 - National League MVP Bob O'Farrell is named to replace Rogers Hornsby as the St. Louis Cardinals manager. The job was reportedly first offered to Bill Killefer who, out ...
Rogers Hornsby traded by Cardinals
Four days before the season opens, recently-traded Rogers Hornsby breaks the impasse by selling his stock in the St. Louis Cardinalsfor $112,000. He ...
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander opens his 18th season by shutting out the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5 – 0.
1928 - St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander opens his 18th season by shutting out the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5 - 0 ...
Babe Ruth hits 3 homeruns in Yankees sweep of St Louis
On October 9, 1928, At Sportsman's Park in St. Louis, the Yankees beat the Cardinals, 7-3, completing their second ...
Cardinals set MLB record scoring 28 against Phillies
On July 6, 1929, After losing 11 in a row, including a 10 - 6 loss in the opener against ...
Pete Alexander wins his 373rd and final game
Grover Cleveland Alexander wins his 373rd career game ...
The Chicago Cubs trade future Hall of Famer Hack Wilson and pitcher Bud Teachout to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Burleigh Grimes
1931 - The Chicago Cubs trade future Hall of Famer Hack Wilson and pitcher Bud Teachout to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Burleigh Grimes. Wilson slumped to .261 and 13 ...
Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame outfielder Hack Wilson
On January 23, 1932, the Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame outfielder Hack Wilson from the St. Louis ...
Wild Bill Hallahan uncorks three wild pitches in one inning
On May 11, 1932, Wild Bill Hallahan of the St. Louis Cardinals ties a record by uncorking three wild pitches ...
Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants pitches 18 innings of shutout ball in the first game of a doubleheader
On July 2, 1933, Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants pitches 18 innings of shutout ball in the first ...
Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a modern day major league record (since surpassed) by striking out 17 batters
On July 30, 1933, Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a modern day major league record (since surpassed) ...
The Phillies and Cardinals swap catchers, with hard-hitting Virgil Davis going to St. Louis and Jimmy Wilson to Philadelphia
The Phillies and Cardinals swap catchers, with hard-hitting Virgil Davis going to St. Louis and Jimmy Wilson traded to the ...
Dizzy Dean predicts that he and his brother Paul will lead the St. Louis Cardinals to the National League pennant
On January 18, 1934, future Hall of Famer Dizzy Dean predicts that he and his brother Paul will lead the ...
St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Browns decide to cease broadcasting home games
St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Browns decide to cease broadcasting home games ...
St. Louis Cardinals rookie Paul “Daffy” Dean ends his holdout
On March 12, 1934, St. Louis Cardinals rookie Paul “Daffy” Dean ends his holdout. Dean will win 19 games ...
Dizzy Dean wins game one 1934 World Series, 8 – 3
On October 3, 1934 - Dizzy Dean wins the opening game of the World Series, 8 - 3. Detroit ...
St. Louis Cardinals win the seventh game of the World Series, but not before a near riot takes place
On October 9, 1934, Dizzy Dean and the St. Louis Cardinals win the seventh game of the World Series 11-0, ...
Bob Gibson is born in Omaha, Nebraska
On November 9, 1935, future Hall of Famer Bob Gibson is born in Omaha, Nebraska. Gibson will make his major ...
Brooklyn Dodgers complete 6 player trade started in September, selling off Frenchy Bordagaray, Dutch Leonard, and Jimmy Jordan
1936 - The Brooklyn Dodgers "sell" Frenchy Bordagaray, Dutch Leonard, and Jimmy Jordan to the St. Louis Cardinals. The exchange is understood to be a continuation of the September ...
Joe Medwick hits two home runs and two doubles to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 15 – 3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Joe Medwick hits two home runs and two doubles to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 15 - 3 victory over the Philadelphia ...
St. Louis Cardinals sign 16-year-old Stan “The Man” Musial to his first professional contract
VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia On June 5, 1937, the St. Louis Cardinals sign 16-year-old Stan “The Man” Musial ...
St. Louis Cardinals sign Washington Redskins star quarterback Sammy Baugh to a contract
On February 22, 1938, the St. Louis Cardinals sign Washington Redskins star quarterback Sammy Baugh to a contract. Baugh played ...
The St. Louis Cardinals trade pitcher Dizzy Dean to the Chicago Cubs for pitchers Curt Davis and Clyde Shoun and $200,000.
The St. Louis Cardinals trade pitcher Dizzy Dean to the Chicago Cubs for pitchers Curt Davis and Clyde Shoun and $200,000 ...
St. Louis Cardinals fire manager Frankie Frisch
On September 11, 1938, the St. Louis Cardinals fire manager Frankie Frisch. St. Louis replaces him with Mike Gonzalez, who ...
Flooding of the Ohio River causes cancellation of game between the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals at Crosley Field
On April 23, 1940, flooding of the Ohio River causes cancellation of today’s game between the Cincinnati Reds and St ...
Joe Medwick is beaned by St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Bowman
On June 18, 1940, Joe Medwick of the Brooklyn Dodgers acquired in a trade less than a week ...
New York Giants sign former St. Louis Cardinals pitching star Paul “Daffy” Dean
On March 19, 1941, the New York Giants sign former St. Louis Cardinals pitching star Paul “Daffy” Dean. Recently released ...
Chicago Cubs become the first major league team to install an organ in their home ballpark
On April 26, 1941, Wrigley Field becomes the first ballpark to install an organ to entertain fans, with Roy Nelson manning ...
Hiram “Hi” Bithorn becomes the first Puerto Rican to play in major league baseball
At Sportsman's Park in St. Louis, Hiram "Hi" Bithorn becomes the first Puerto Rican to play in major league baseball. The Cubs right-handed pitcher from Santurce makes a relief appearance in ...
In loss to Card’s Pete Reiser suffers concussion
Brooklyn's lead of eight games has now been cut as the Cards win 3 of 4. The larger blow, however, is a concussion ...
The Texas League announces it will suspend operations for the duration of the war
1943 - The Texas League announces it will suspend operations for the duration of the war. The St. Louis Cardinals, with 260 farm players in ...
Joe Nuxhall becomes the youngest player to appear in the major leagues
On June 10, 1944, Ar Crosley Field, Joe Nuxhall, at 15 years, 10 months and 11 days, becomes the ...
media reports say that Stan “The Man” Musial will enlist in the U.S. military
On January 19, 1945, media reports say that Stan “The Man” Musial will enlist in the U.S. military for duty ...
Stan Musial officially enlists in the U.S. Army
On January 22, 1945, Stan Musial officially enlists in the U.S. Army. Musial will miss the entire 1945 season ...
St. Louis Cardinals trade ace pitcher Mort Cooper to the Boston Braves for pitcher Red Barrett and $60,000 in cash
On May 23, 1945, Mort Cooper is traded by the St Louis Cardinals to the Boston Braves. The three-time 20-game winner ...
Pirate catcher Bill Salkeld is 5 for 5, including hitting for the cycle, and drives in all five runs in a 6-5 loss
At Pittsburgh, Pirate catcher Bill Salkeld is 5 for 5, including hitting for the cycle, and drives in all five runs, but his Bucs lose, ...
St. Louis Cardinals sell star catcher Walker Cooper to the New York Giants for a record $175,000
On January 5, 1946, the St. Louis Cardinals sell star catcher Walker Cooper to the New York Giants for a ...
First televised game Cubs shut out by Cards
1946 - In their Opening Game at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs are shut out by Harry Brecheen of the St. Louis Cardinals, 2 - 0. The game is ...
Musial collects 12 hits in 3 days
On August 12, 1946, Stan “The Man” Musial goes 4-for-4, giving him 12 hits over the last three games. Musial’s ...
St. Louis and Brooklyn face off in first Playoff series to decide a league champion
test On October 1, 1946, The Brooklyn Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals, who both finished the season with a 96-58 ...
St. Louis Cardinals win the National League pennant by beating the Brooklyn Dodgers 8 – 4 and sweeping a best-of-three playoff.
On October 3, 1946 - The St. Louis Cardinals win the National League pennant by beating the Brooklyn Dodgers 8 ...
St. Louis Cardinals collect 20 hits in Game Four of the World Series against the Boston Red Sox
VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia On October 10, 1946, the St. Louis Cardinals tie a World Series record collecting ...
Sam Breadon sells the St. Louis Cardinals empire to Robert Hannegan and Fred Saigh
1947 - Sam Breadon sells the St. Louis Cardinals empire to Robert Hannegan and Fred Saigh. The price is in excess of $4 million with the new owners ...
Cardinals outfielder Stan Musial ends his holdout, signing a contract for $31,000, the same salary he made last season. ‘Stan the Man,’ after being assured by new owners Robert Hannegan and Fred Saigh that his salary will be increased based on his performance, gets a pay raise of $5,000 when he is hitting .403 at the All-Star break, en route to being named the National League’s MVP.
Cardinals outfielder Stan Musial ends his holdout, signing a contract for $31,000, the same salary he made last season. 'Stan ...
Murry Dickson of the St. Louis Cardinals achieves a rarity: a spring training no-hitter
On March 30, 1948, Murry Dickson of the St. Louis Cardinals achieves a rarity: a spring training no-hitter. Dickson ...
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ted Wilks loses his first game in 77 consecutive appearances dating back to September 8, 1945. Wilks posted a 12-0 record during the streak which included four starts.
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ted Wilks loses his first game in 77 consecutive appearances dating back to September 8, 1945. Wilks posted a 12-0 ...
To get a rental increase from their Sportsman’s Park’s tenants, the Browns move to evict the Cardinals. The Redbirds accuse the owners of breaking the lease, and as the season approaches, it is uncertain where the National League team will play its home games.
To get a rental increase from their Sportsman's Park's tenants, the Browns move to evict the Cardinals. The Redbirds accuse ...
The St. Louis Browns, owners of Sportsman’s Park, move to evict the St. Louis Cardinals in order to gain a rent increase.
1949 - The St. Louis Browns, owners of Sportsman's Park, move to evict the St. Louis Cardinals in order to gain a rent increase ...
Jackie Robinson slides home
June 1, 1949 - Home plate umpire Scotty Robb calls Jackie Robinson safe as the Brooklyn Dodgers to take on ...
The Cards trade lefty Max Lanier and OF Chuck Diering to the Giants for 2B Eddie Stanky, who becomes the team’s player-manager.
The Cards trade lefty Max Lanier and OF Chuck Diering to the Giants for 2B Eddie Stanky, who becomes the team's player-manager ...
Sal Maglie takes the loss after 9 straight wins
Sal Maglie heads for the visitors clubhouse at Sportsman's Park after being pinch hit for in the 6th inning on ...
Cardinals set record for coming back after being down 11-0
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Bob Elliott of the Giants is tossed from the Cardinal game for protesting a strike two call and his replacement, Bobby Hofman, is also thrown out for arguing the third strike of the same at-bat.
1952 - Bob Elliott of the Giants is tossed from the Cardinal game for protesting a strike two call and his replacement, Bobby Hofman, is also thrown out for arguing ...
Patsy Donovan, one of the most succesful Irish-born big leaguers dies
On December 25, 1953, Patrick Joseph "Patsy" Donovan, one of the most succesful Irish-born big leaguers, died at the age ...
Wally Moon hits a home run in his first major league at-bat & om Alston becomes the first black player to wear a Cardinals uniform.
On Opening Day off Chicago hurler Paul Milner, Wally Moon hits a home run in his first major league at-bat ...
Hank Aaron collects his first hit
On April 15, 1954, Hank Aaron collects the first hit of his major league career. The Milwaukee Braves’ rookie goes ...
Hank Aaron hits first career homerun off Vic Raschi
On April 23, 1954, Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves hits the first of his 755 home runs in a ...
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals hits five home runs in a doubleheader
On May 2, 1954, Now you know why they call Stan Musial Stan the Man. No other hitter in major ...
Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals set a major league record by using a whopping 42 players in an 11-inning marathon
On May 4, 1954, the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals set a major league record by using a whopping ...
Roy Campanella steals home to seal extra inning win for Dodgers
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Ernie Banks sets grand slam record with his 5th of the season
Ernie Banks, in a 6-5 Cubs' extra-inning loss to the Cardinals, hits his fifth grand slam of the season to ...
The Cincinnati Redlegs send pitcher Jackie Collum to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitcher Brooks Lawrence and a prospect
The Cincinnati Redlegs send pitcher Jackie Collum to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitcher Brooks Lawrence and a prospect. Lawrence, who finished the year at 5 ...
The Giants trade right-hander Hoyt Wilhelm to the Cardinals for their former All-Star first baseman/outfielder Whitey Lockman
The Giants trade right-hander Hoyt Wilhelm to the Cardinals for their former All-Star first baseman/outfielder Whitey Lockman. The knuckleballer will ...
Hank Aaron hits a game-winning home run to clinch the pennant for the Milwaukee Braves
On September 23, 1957, Hank Aaron hits a game-winning home run to clinch the pennant for the Milwaukee Braves ...
St. Louis Cardinals make one of their best trades ever, acquiring Curt Flood
St. Louis Cardinals make one of their best trades ever, acquiring Curt Flood ...
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals signs a one-year contract worth $100,000
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals signs a one-year contract worth $100,000. The deal makes Musial the highest-paid player in the National League ...
Dodgers set National League Single game attendance record
Dodgers set National League Signle game attendence record ...
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals collects his 3,000th hit
On May 13, 1958, Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals collects his 3,000th hit when he delivers a ...
Lew Burdette 3 hits Cardinals
September 12, 1958: In game that was played in 2:02, the defending World Champion Milwaukee Braves defeated the Cardinals, 6-0 ...
Giants trade Bill White to make room for Orlando Cepeda and McCovey
On March 23, 1959, the San Francisco Giants clear space for future Hall of Famers Orlando Cepeda and Willie McCovey ...
Frank Robinson of the Cincinnati Reds hits three home runs in an 11-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals
On August 22, 1959, future Hall of Famer Frank Robinson of the Cincinnati Reds hits three home runs in an ...
Jim Bottomley dies of a heart attack at the age of 59
On December 11, 1959, former first baseman Jim Bottomley dies of a heart attack at the age of 59 in ...
Stan Musial makes an unusual request – asking for a pay cut
On January 21, 1960, future Hall of Famer Stan Musial makes an unusual request - asking for a pay ...
George Crowe sets a major league record by hitting his 11th career pinch-hit home run
On May 25, 1960, At Busch Stadium, George “Big Daddy” Crowe’s two-out ninth-inning pinch-hit home run to deep right field ...
Chicago White Sox trade outfielder Minnie Minoso to the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder Joe Cunningham.
On November 27, 1961, the Chicago White Sox trade outfielder Minnie Minoso to the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder Joe ...
New York Mets play their first game-an 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals
On April 11, 1962, the New York Mets play their first game-an 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Gil ...
Stan Musial breaks Honus Wagner’s record for most hits in National League history
On May 19, 1962, At dodger Stadium, Stan Musial broke Honus Wagner’s record for most hits in National League history ...
Stan Musial becomes the all time leader in total bases
On June 22, 1962, future Hall of Famer Stan “The Man” Musial becomes the major leagues’ all-time leader in total ...
Game 2 of Twin Bill Cards strike for 3 in 8th to top Mets
St. Louis Cardinals 6, New York Mets 5 (2) Game Played on Friday, July 27, 1962 (N) at Busch Stadium ...
Maury Wills breaks Ty Cobb record for steals in a season
On September 23, 1962, Maury Wills of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks Ty Cobb’s modern day record for most steals ...
The Cardinals trade for shortstop Dick Groat the new infielder will become a central cog in the team’s World championship in 1964
The Cardinals trade pitcher Don Cardwell and infielder Julio Gotay to the Pirates for shortstop Dick Groat and pitcher Diomedes ...
Jim Ray Hart breaks shoulder in ML debut
July 7, 1963 - Jim Ray Hart makes his ML debut at Candlestick Park as the Giants take on the ...
Willie Mays, Orlando Cepeda, and Felipe Alou hit back-to-back-to-back home runs
test On August 27, 1963, the San Francisco Giants unleash an impressive display of home run hitting against the St ...
Milwaukee Braves @ St. Louis Cardinals Full Radio Broadcast
St. Louis Cardinals 3, Milwaukee Braves 2 (1) Game Played on Sunday, September 15, 1963 (D) at Busch Stadium I ...
Musial gets a Rocker in Cincinnati
On September 22, 1964 Stan Musial's last appearance at Crosley Field as a player. The Reds gave Musial a rocking ...
The Cardinals trade outfielder George Altman and pitcher Bill Wakefield to the Mets for veteran right-hander Roger Craig
The Cardinals trade outfielder George Altman and pitcher Bill Wakefield to the Mets for veteran right-hander Roger Craig. Next season, ...
Nellie Fox drives in four runs with a two-run single and a two-run triple to pace a 7-1 win over St. Louis
1964 - Nellie Fox drives in four runs with a two-run single and a two-run triple to pace a 7-1 win over St ...
Ernie Broglio throws a record-tying three wild pitches in one inning
On May 19, 1964, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ernie Broglio throws a record-tying three wild pitches in one inning. In ...
Lou Brock is acquired by St Louis Cardinals
On June 15, 1964, the St. Louis Cardinals make one of their best trades ever, acquiring outfielder Lou Brock from ...
Ken Boyer, Tim McCarver, and Bill White hit back-to-back-to-back home runs for the St. Louis Cardinals
On July 18, 1964, Ken Boyer, Tim McCarver, and Bill White hit back-to-back-to-back home runs for the St. Louis Cardinals ...
St. Louis Cardinals win a wild National League pennant race by defeating the New York Mets 1964
On October 4, 1964, the St. Louis Cardinals win a wild National League pennant race by defeating the New ...
Rookie Mel Stottlemyre dominates the St. Louis Cardinals and Bob Gibson Game 2 of 1964 World Series
On October 8, 1964 at Busch Stadium, Rookie Mel Stottlemyre, called up from the minors in August, dominated for New ...
Ken Boyer grand-slam caps off St. Louis rally vs Yankees
test On October 11, 1964 - St Louis Cardinal starting pitcher Ray Sadecki let the first four Yankees hit safely ...
October 15, 1964: Bob Gibson’s Dominance, Mickey Mantle’s Record, and a World Series for the Ages
1964 - Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals allows three home runs but still manages to win the seventh and final game of the World ...
Former major league star John “Pepper” Martin dies at the age of 61
On March 5, 1965, former major league all star John “Pepper” Martin dies at the age of 61. A ...
Bob Gibson beats Houston 5-2 to win 20 games for the first time
On October 3, 1965.00 Cardinal right-hander Bob Gibson goes the distance, beating Houston at the Astrodome, 5-2, to become a ...
San Francisco Giants trade future Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Ray Sadecki
On May 8, 1966, the San Francisco Giants trade future Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda to the St. Louis Cardinals ...
Lou Brock hits a walk off single in extra innings as Cardinals open new Busch Stadium
On May 12, 1966, At Busch Stadium the St. Louis Cardinals play the first game in the history of ...
The Yankees trade two-time MVP Roger Maris to the Cardinals for third baseman Charley Smith. The former Bronx Bomber outfielder will play a key role in the Redbirds’ World Championship next season and will help the club win another pennant the following year, while New York’s newest infielder will hit only .224 during his two-year tenure in New York.
The Yankees trade two-time MVP Roger Maris to the Cardinals for third baseman Charley Smith. The former Bronx Bomber outfielder ...
Former major league manager Johnny Keane dies from a heart attack at the age of 55
On January 6, 1967, former major league manager Johnny Keane dies from a heart attack at the age of 55 ...
St. Louis Cardinals ace Bob Gibson suffers a broken leg
On July 15, 1967, St. Louis Cardinals ace Bob Gibson suffers a broken leg when he is struck by a ...
Jim Lonborg of the Boston Red Sox pitches a one-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the World Series
On October 5, 1967, Lonborg continued his superb pitching starting Game 2 for the Red Sox, and for seven ...
Boston Red Sox shortstop Rico Petrocelli blasts a pair of home runs, highlighting an 8-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth game of the World Series
On October 11, 1967, Carl Yastrzemski, Reggie Smith, and Rico Petrocelli, his second of the game, all go deep ...
Bob Gibson hits a home run and strikes out 10 batters in leading the St. Louis Cardinals to the World Championship over the Boston Red Sox
On October 12, 1967, Boston's Impossible Dream comes to an end as future Hall of Famer Bob Gibson hits ...
Cincinnati Reds trade catcher Johnny Edwards future major league skippers
1968 - The Cincinnati Reds trade catcher Johnny Edwards to the St. Louis Cardinals for infielder Jimy Williams and catcher Pat Corrales, both future major league skippers ...
Joe Hoerner ties NL strikeout record for relief pitcher
On June 1, 1968, Joe Hoerner of the St. Louis Cardinals ties the National League record for most consecutive strikeouts ...
Bob Gibson threw his fifth consecutive shutout
On June 26, 1968 At Busch Stadium Cardinal Bob Gibson pitches his 5th straight shutout in the first game of ...
Atlanta Braves set a major league record by using five relief pitchers in the ninth inning of their game against the St. Louis Cardinals
On July 22, 1968, at Busch Stadium the Atlanta Braves set a major league record by using five relief pitchers ...
Gaylord Perry of the Giants hurled a 1-0 no-hitter against the Cardinals
On September 17, 1968, At Candlestick, Giants' hurler Gaylord Perry (14-14) no-hits the Cardinals and Bob Gibson, 1-0, with the ...
Ray Washburn pitches a no-hitter the day after his team was no hit
On September 18, 1968, Ray Washburn of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches a no-hit game against the San Francisco Giants ...
Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals shuts out the Houston Astros, 1-0, to finish the season with an ERA of 1.12
On September 27, 1968, Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals shuts out the Houston Astros, 1-0, to finish the ...
Bob Gibson strikes out 17 Detroit Tigers to set world series record
On October 2, 1968, "Someone should have warned us that he changed his clothes in a phone booth before ...
Mickey Lolich wins his 3rd game of series clinching the title for Detroit
On October 10, 1968, Mickey Lolich of the Detroit Tigers notched his third win of the World Series. Lolich ...
Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals wins his first Cy Young Award
On October 27, 1968 Future Hall of Famer Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals wins his first Cy ...
Montreal Expos host their first game north of the border
On April 14, 1969, the expansion Montreal Expos host their first game north of the border, marking the first ...
Bob Gibson becomes the seventh pitcher in National League history to strike out the side on nine pitches.
Sponsor this Page On May 12, 1969, At Busch Stadium, St. Louis Cardinals fireballer Bob Gibson becomes the seventh pitcher ...
New York Mets clinch their first post-season berth
On September 24, 1969, the New York Mets clinch their first post-season berth, wrapping up the first National League East ...
Curt Flood files a lawsuit challenging the reserve clause
On January 16 1970 -- Gold Glove outfielder Curt Flood files a lawsuit challenging the reserve clause, which binds major ...
Hoyt Wilhelm of the Atlanta Braves becomes the first pitcher in major league history to appear in 1,000 games
On May 10, 1970, Hoyt Wilhelm of the Atlanta Braves becomes the first pitcher in major league history to ...
St. Louis Cardinals star Curt Flood against Major League Baseball begins its hearing in federal court
On May 19, 1970, the lawsuit filed by former St. Louis Cardinals star Curt Flood against Major League Baseball begins ...
Judge Irving Cooper upholds baseball’s reserve clause in turning back the lawsuit filed by Curt Flood
udge Irving Cooper upholds baseball’s reserve clause in turning back the lawsuit filed by Curt Flood ...
Philadelphia Phillies trade Curt Flood to the Washington Senators for first baseman Greg Goosen, outfielder Gene Martin, and pitcher Jeff Terpko
On November 3, 1970 -- The Philadelphia Phillies trade outfielder Curt Flood to the Washington Senators for first baseman Greg ...
Pirates and Cardinals make 4 player deal the trade is key to 1971 Championship
On January 29, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquire pitcher Nellie Briles and outfielder Vic Davalillo from the St. Louis Cardinals ...
Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches the first no-hitter of his career
Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches the first no-hitter of his career ...
St. Louis Cardinals trade future Hall of Famer Steve Carlton to the Philadelphia Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals trade future Hall of Famer Steve Carlton to the Philadelphia Phillies ...
U.S. Supreme Court rules against former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Curt Flood
Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 19, 1972, the ...
During a 3 – 0 win over St. Louis, San Francisco’s Jim Barr retires the first 20 batters to face him. Six days earlier, Barr had gotten out the last 21 men to face him. This gives Barr a major-league record of 41 consecutive batsmen retired. The record will be broken 37 years later by Mark Buehrle.
During a 3 - 0 win over St. Louis, San Francisco's Jim Barr retires the first 20 batters to face him. Six days earlier, ...
Yankees sell Alou brothers
test On September 6, 1973 -- The two Alou brothers are released by the Yankees when Felipe is selected off ...
Cardinals beat Mets in 25 innings on Webb throwing error
On September 12, 1974, the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals conclude one of the longest games in history ...
Los Angeles Dodgers re-acquire second baseman Ted Sizemore from the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder Willie Crawford
On March 2, 1976, the Los Angeles Dodgers re-acquire second baseman Ted Sizemore from the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder ...
Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles Dodgers ties a major league record by collecting five extra-base hits in a single game
On August 28, 1977 -- Steve Garvey has a career game with five extra-base hits, five runs, and five RBI, ...
Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the king of the stolen base
On August 29, 1977 -- At Jack Murphy Stadium, 39-year-old Cardinals outfielder Lou Brock swipes his 893rd bag, breaking ...
Bob Forsch fires first no hitter in 54 years for Cards
On April 16, 1978, Bob Forsch of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies. Forsch, who ...
Ken Boyer replaces Vern Rapp at Cardinal Manager
Ken Boyer replaces Vern Rapp at Cardinal Manager ...
Tom Seaver hurls the first no-hitter of his brilliant career
On June 16, 1978, Tom Seaver hurls the first no-hitter of his brilliant career at Riverfront Stadium. Seaver strikes out ...
Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals collects his 3000th hit
Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals collects his 3,000th hit ...
Steve Carlton becomes the all time leader in strikeouts for lefthanded pitcher
On July 6, 1980 - Steve Carlton (14-4) becomes the major leagues' left-handed strikeout king, fanning seven Cardinals in a ...
The Cubs trade reliever Bruce Sutter, the 1979 National League Cy Young Award winner to the Cardinals for 3B Ken Reitz, OF-1B Leon Durham
1980 - The Cubs trade reliever Bruce Sutter, the 1979 National League Cy Young Award winner, to the Cardinals for 3B Ken Reitz, OF-1B Leon Durham, and a player to be ...
Tom Seaver k’s Keith Hernandez to reach 3000 strikeout
On April 18, 1981, Tom Seaver of the Cincinnati Reds notches the 3,000th strikeout of his Hall of Fame career ...
Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies breaks Stan Musial’s all-time National League hit record with hit No. 3,631.
major league play resumes after a two-month strike ...
St. Louis Cardinals acquire outfielder Willie McGee from the New York Yankees for pitcher Bob Sykes
On October 21, 1981, the St. Louis Cardinals make one of their best trades ever when they acquire outfielder 22 ...
Civic Center Busch Memorial Stadium, will now be known simply as Busch Stadium
Civic Center Busch Memorial Stadium, which replaced Sportsman's Park as the Cardinals' home in 1966, will now be known simply ...
Robin Yount of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first player to have two four-hit games in a World Series
On October 17, 1982, future Hall of Famer Robin Yount of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first player to have ...
Ozzie Smith becomes the game’s first $1 million shortstop
Ozzie Smith becomes the game's first $1 million shortstop when the infielder inks a three-year pact with the World Champion ...
Steve “Lefty” Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies wins his 300th game
test On September 23, 1983, Steve “Lefty” Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies wins his 300th game. The future Hall of ...
Jack Clark hits a three-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 7-5 victory
Jack Clark hits a three-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a ...
Vince Coleman is as the NL Rookie of the Year
Vince Coleman is selected by the BBWAA as the National League's Rookie of the Year. The Cardinals freshman outfielder, who ...
The Pirates trade Tony Pena, three-time Gold Glove catcher, to the Cardinals in exchange for three players
The Pirates trade Tony Pena, three-time Gold Glove catcher, to the Cardinals in exchange for three youngsters, Mike LaValliere, Mike ...
Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals play the first indoor game in World Series history
test On October 17, 1987, the Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals play the first indoor game in World Series ...
St. Louis Cardinals win their third straight home game, 4 – 2, against the Minnesota Twins, and take a 3-2 lead in the World Series.
1987 - The St. Louis Cardinals win their third straight home game, 4 - 2, against the Minnesota Twins, and take a 3-2 lead ...
Bob Horner makes a return to the major leagues signing with St Louis
On January 14, 1988, slugging infielder Bob Horner makes a return to the major leagues by signing a one-year contract ...
Vince Coleman breaks Davey Lopes record stealing his 39 & 40th base without being caught
On June 24, 1989, Vince Coleman of the St. Louis Cardinals in a 5 - 2 loss to the Pittsburgh ...
Delino DeShields goes 4-for-6 to become only the second rookie to collect four hits in an Opening Day debut
Delino DeShields, the 21 year-old second baseman of the Expos, goes 4-for-6 to become only the second rookie to collect ...
Whitey Herzog resigns as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals after 10 years
On July 6, 1990, Whitey Herzog resigns as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals after 10 years on the job ...
National League announces that president Bill White will step down
On March 23, 1992, the National League announces that president Bill White will step down at the end of his ...
The Kansas City Royals trade IF Gregg Jefferies and Ed Gerald to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for OF Felix Jose and IF/OF Craig Wilson.
1993 - The Kansas City Royals trade IF Gregg Jefferies and Ed Gerald to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for OF Felix Jose and IF/OF Craig Wilson ...
Mark Whiten of the St. Louis Cardinals ties a major league record by hitting 4 home runs and driving in 12 runs
On September 7, 1993, St Louis Cardinals OF Mark Whiten ties the major-league record for RBIs in a game with ...
Major league star Terry Moore dies at the age of 82
On March 29, 1995, Four-time All-Star Terry Moore dies in Collinsville, Illinois, at the age of 82. An outstanding defensive center ...
St. Louis Cardinals acquiring closer Dennis Eckersley from the Oakland Athletics
1996 - The St. Louis Cardinals complete a long-rumored swap, acquiring closer Dennis Eckersley from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor league reliever Steve Montgomery. Eckersley replaces Tom Henke, ...
Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals breaks what is arguably the game’s most prestigious single-season record: Roger Maris’ mark of 61 home runs
test On September 8, 1998, Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals breaks what is arguably the game’s most prestigious ...
St. Louis rookie Jose Jimenez twirls a 1-0 no-hitter over the Arizona Diamondbacks
On June 25, 1999, St. Louis rookie Jose Jimenez entering the game with an 6+ ERA, faces only 28 batters and ...
Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the 16th major leaguer to join the 500-home run club
Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the 16th major leaguer to join the 500-home run club ...
Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals hits his 65th home run, moving past Ted Williams and Willie McCovey
Pinterest Instagram Facebook Youtube October 3, 1999 - On the final day of the season, Mark McGwire of the St ...
The Reds defeat the Cardinals, 5 – 4 on Ken Griffey, Jr.’s 11th-inning inside-the-park home run
The Reds defeat the Cardinals, 5 - 4, on Ken Griffey, Jr.'s 11th-inning inside-the-park home run. The "run-off" home run breaks the Cardinals' 11-game winning ...
Brad Ausmus slugs a grand slam homer in the first inning and a solo shot in the 12th to carry the Astros over St. Louis
2003 - Brad Ausmus slugs a grand slam homer in the first inning and a solo shot in the 12th to carry the ...
Jim Edmonds hits a two-run walk-off homer in the 12th inning
On October 20, 2004, At Busch Stadium in Game Six of the NLCS. Jeff Bagwell ties the Cardinals, 4-4, with ...
Chase Utley extends his hitting streak to 35 games
On August 3, 2006, Phillies' infielder Chase Utley goes 3-for-6 against the Cardinals to extend his hitting streak to 35 ...
Detroit starter Kenny Rogers is embroiled in controversy when he pitches the first inning of Game Two of the World Series with a black smudge on his pitching hand
On October 22, 2006, Detroit starter Kenny Rogers is embroiled in controversy when he pitches the first inning of Game ...
St. Louis Cardinals became the first team to win as few as 83 games to win the World Series
On October 27, 2006, At the new Busch Stadium the St Louis Cardinals beat the heavily favored Detroit Tigers, 4-2, ...
Cards waive Anthony Reyes
On May 27, 2007, the St. Louis Cardinals option pitcher Anthony Reyes to their Triple-A team in Memphis. Reyes is ...
Rick Ankiel made a dramatic return to the St. Louis Cardinals
On August 9, 2007, Rick Ankiel made a dramatic return to the St. Louis Cardinals. In his first big league ...
Cardinals announce senior vice president and general manager Walt Jocketty will no longer have roll with team
On October 3, 2007.00 After winning their tenth World Series championship last season, the Cardinals announce senior vice president and ...
Chris Carpenter does it both ways in the Cardinals’ 13 – 0 trashing of the Red
Chris Carpenter does it both ways in the Cardinals' 13 - 0 trashing of the Reds. He pitches 5 scoreless innings to bring his ...
Albert Pujols ties a major league record with his 184th assist of the season
Pinterest Instagram Facebook Youtube October 3 2009 St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols ties a major league record with his ...
The Cardinals score 7 runs in 3rd to run away with Game 1 of the NLDS
On October 3, 2013.00 The Cardinals score 7 runs in the bottom of the 3rd to run away with Game ...
The Cardinals stun the Dodgers with a 10 – 9 win in NLDS
On October 3, 2014.00 The Cardinals stun the Dodgers with a 10 - 9 win in the first game of ...
The Cardinals sign free agent OF Dexter Fowler while the Diamondbacks add P Fernando Rodney
2016 - The Cardinals sign free agent OF Dexter Fowler to a five-year deal worth $82.5 million while the Diamondbacks add P Fernando Rodney on a one-year contract at $2.75 million ...
Commissioner Rob Manfred issues a ruling in the case of an employee of the St. Louis Cardinals caught for hacking into the scouting database of the Houston Astros
2017 - Commissioner Rob Manfred issues a ruling in the case of an employee of the St. Louis Cardinals caught for hacking into the scouting database ...
Cardinals Johnny Mize, Curt Davis, Lon Warneke, Terry Moore and Pepper Martin
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