Tuesday, May 3, 2022

May 3, 1941: Gornicki Debuts With A Gem

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      On May 3, 1941, 30-year-old rookie Hank Gornicki led the Cardinals to a 6-0 victory over the Phillies with a one hit effort at Shibe P...
Saturday, April 16, 2022

April 16, 1978: Forsch No-Hits The Phillies

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     On April 16, 1978,  Cardinals hurler Bob Forsch recorded the seventh no-hitter in franchise history, beating the Philadelphia Phillies ...
Friday, April 15, 2022

April 15, 1942: Gumbert and The Boys Get Win #1

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      On April 15, 1942, behind a four-hit complete game effort by Harry Gumbert, the Cardinals won their first game of the season, beating ...
Monday, April 11, 2022

April 11, 1954: The Trade That Made Slaughter Weep

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         On April 11, 1954, Enos Slaughter openly wept when being informed that he had been traded to the  New York Yankees. The Cardinals w...
Sunday, April 10, 2022

April 10, 1978: Tyson's Round Tripper Caps Off A Big First Inning

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     On April 10, 1978, a Mike Tyson three run home run capped off a six run first inning for the Cardinals who went onto beat the Pirates 1...
Saturday, April 9, 2022

April 9, 1953: Busch Buys The Ballpark

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            On April 9, 1953, it was announced that St. Louis Browns owner Bill Veeck was selling Sportsman's Park to Cardinals owner Au...
Friday, April 8, 2022

April 8, 1997: Walk It Off Willie!!!

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     On April 8, 1997, 38 year old Willie McGee hit a walk off home run that lifted the Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Expos ...