On May 8, 1966 — The last game is played at Busch Stadium, known for most of its existence as Sportsman’s Park. The 64 year-old ballpark, which served as the home field for the American League’s Browns until the franchise moved to Baltimore in 1954, was also the home for the Cardinals from 1920 until today’s final contest, a 10-5 loss to San Francisco.

Willie Mays hit the final home run in the old ballpark. Alex Johnson hit into a double play to end it. August Busch Junior presented the deed to Richard Amberg, president of the Herbert Hoover Boys Club. Retired groundskeeper Bill Stocksick struggled to dig up home plate. He had installed the original plate in 1906. The plate was put aboard a helicopter, and flown to new Busch Stadium.