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Why the Cardinals traded Garry Templeton for Ozzie Smith Ahead of the 1982 season, shortstops Ozzie Smith and Garry Templeton both needed a change of scenery. In a deal that took more than two months to complete, the St. Louis Cardinals sent Templeton, outf...

On this date in 1982, months after the teams agreed to terms, the Ozzie Smith-Garry Templeton trade was completed. Here’s a look back at why both shortstops needed a change of scenery. www.stlredbirds.com/2022/08/29/f...

In February 1955, the Cardinals signed Ken Boyer to his first big-league contract with an eye toward making him their starting third baseman that spring. www.stlredbirds.com/2023/12/24/w...

How Jose DeLeon was traded to the Cardinals On February 9, 1988, the Cardinals traded outfielder Lance Johnson, pitcher Ricky Horton, and an estimated $100,000 to the White Sox for pitcher Jose DeLeon.

On this date in 1988, the Cardinals traded Lance Johnson and Ricky Horton for pitcher Jose DeLeon. DeLeon led the NL with 201 strikeouts in 1989, but also led baseball with 19 losses in 1990. www.stlredbirds.com/2022/01/15/f...

Specs Toporcer: A backup to two future Hall of Famers Specs Toporcer helped the Cardinals win their first World Series championship in 1926 and was the first major league infielder to wear glasses in a game.

George “Specs” Toporcer was an elite pinch hitter who happened to back up two Hall of Fame second basemen in Rogers Hornsby and Frankie Frisch. He was also the first major league infielder to wear glasses in a game: www.stlredbirds.com/2021/02/15/g...

How Cardinals great Bill White became NL president On February 3, 1989, former Cardinals first baseman Bill White was named National League president, becoming the first black man to serve in that role.

On 2/3/1989, Bill White was named National League president. Though headlines noted that he was the first black man to serve as league president, White preferred to focus on being the first former player to hold the post in over 70 years. www.stlredbirds.com/2023/12/23/h...

How Bake McBride won the 1974 Rookie of the Year Award On November 26, 1974, Bake McBride was named the National League Rookie of the Year after batting .309 with six homers, 56 RBIs, and 30 stolen bases.

The “Fulton Flash” Bake McBride celebrates his 77th birthday tomorrow! Here’s how he won the ’74 Rookie of the Year … www.stlredbirds.com/2021/10/31/b...

Enjoy Cardinals history? Then I hope you'll enjoy my book, The Trades That Made The St. Louis Cardinals. It tells the story of Cardinals history through one trade each decade from the 1920s through the 2010s. It's available now on Amazon: a.co/d/8y2Q4im

Five years ago today, the Cardinals finalized the trade that brought Nolan Arenado to St. Louis. How do you view the trade now? www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/31/r...

How Jack Clark was traded from San Francisco to St. Louis The trade to obtain Jack Clark may have taken longer than anyone would have liked, but in the end, the St. Louis Cardinals had the middle-of-the-order slugger they needed to capture two National Leagu...

On February 1, 1985, the Cardinals traded four players to the Giants for Jack Clark, the middle-of-the-order bat the Runnin’ Redbirds needed after trading George Hendrick earlier that offseason. www.stlredbirds.com/2020/12/29/f... #STLCards

How Jesse Haines was elected to the Hall of Fame On February 1, 1970, Jesse Haines, the first pitcher in Cardinals history to throw a no-hitter, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

On this date in 1970, former Cardinals pitcher Jesse “Pop” Haines was elected to the Hall of Fame. Here's a look back at his career: www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/28/v...

How So Taguchi became the Cardinals’ first Japanese-born player Walt Jocketty wasn't quite sure what he was purchasing when the Cardinals announced the signing of their first Japanese-born player, So Taguchi.

On this date in 2002, the Cardinals made So Taguchi the first Japanese player in franchise history … www.stlredbirds.com/2020/12/27/j...

On January 29, 1958, Stan Musial became the National League’s first $100,000 player, even though he had only asked for $91,000. Two years later, he took a pay cut at his own request … www.stlredbirds.com/2023/12/18/h...

How John Stuper was traded to St. Louis and became a World Series hero Less than four years before John Stuper won Game 6 of the 1982 World Series, the Cardinals obtained him in a minor-league trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

A look back at the Cardinals’ trade for John Stuper on this date in 1979, and how he helped them win the World Series as a rookie in 1982 … www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/28/j...

How Scott Rolen became a Hall of Famer - STLRedbirds.com On January 24, 2023, Scott Rolen was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2023, his sixth year on the ballot, receiving 76.3% of the vote.

A look back at Scott Rolen’s election to the Hall of Fame three years ago today. www.stlredbirds.com/2023/12/29/h...

Joe Medwick is elected to the Hall of Fame: January 23, 1968 On January 23, 1968, Joe Medwick was named on 240 of the 283 ballots submitted to earn election to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Tomorrow will mark 58 years since Cardinals slugger Joe Medwick was elected to the Hall of Fame in his final year of eligibility. www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/27/j...

On this date in 1969, Stan Musial was elected to the Hall of Fame with 93.2% of the vote. See what Post-Dispatch sports editor Bob Broeg had to say about the remaining 6.8% … www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/27/s...

Grover Cleveland Alexander and the Hall of Fame On January 18, 1938, Grover Cleveland Alexander became the lone player elected to that year's Baseball Hall of Fame class.

A look back at how Grover Cleveland Alexander became the first Cardinal elected to the Hall of Fame on this date in 1938: www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/23/f...

1934 World Series Game 7: Dizzy Dean shuts out Detroit and Joe Medwick nearly sparks a riot At the end of a roller-coaster season, it was fitting that Game 7 of the 1934 World Series was a madcap affair.

Happy heavenly birthday to Dizzy Dean! Here’s a look back at Dean’s antics as he shut out the Tigers in Game 7 of the 1934 World Series: www.stlredbirds.com/2022/06/26/o...

Bob Gibson is elected to the Hall of Fame: January 15, 1981 On January 15, 1981, Bob Gibson became the 11th player in baseball history to be elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot.

On this date in 1981, the greatest pitcher in Cardinals history became a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Take a look back at Bob Gibson’s career and see why he issued a public apology following his induction ceremony … www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/22/b...

Why St. Louis traded Scott Rolen to Toronto for Troy Glaus On January 14, 2008, a “very personal” feud between Tony La Russa and Scott Rolen led the Cardinals to trade Rolen to Toronto for Troy Glaus.

On this date in 2008, the bitter feud between Tony La Russa and Scott Rolen ended when the Cardinals traded the All-Star third baseman to Toronto for Troy Glaus. www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/21/c...

Why the Cardinals signed Bob Horner despite Herzog’s initial concerns One week after Jack Clark signed a free-agent contract with the New York Yankees, the Cardinals signed Bob Horner to be the team's new first baseman.

On January 14, 1988, the Cardinals signed Bob Horner to replace Jack Clark at first base. See why the Cardinals signed Horner despite Whitey Herzog’s initial concerns … www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/20/c...

How the Cardinals acquired Todd Stottlemyre from Oakland On January 9, 1996, the Cardinals traded outfielder Allen Battle and pitchers Jay Witasick, Carl Dale, and Bret Wagner to the Athletics for Todd Stottlemyre.

How the #STLCards acquired Todd Stottlemyre from Oakland on this date in 1996 … www.stlredbirds.com/2020/12/25/j...

Ozzie Smith is elected to the Hall of Fame: January 8, 2002 In January 2002, Ozzie Smith became just the 37th player in baseball history to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot.

A look back at Ozzie Smith’s election to the Hall of Fame on this date in 2002 … www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/18/o...

Jack Clark signs with the Yankees: January 6, 1988 On January 6, 1988, Jack Clark signed a two-year, $3 million contract with the Yankees.

On this date in 1988, Jack Clark left the Cardinals to sign a two-year, $3 million contract with the Yankees. See why Clark finally lost patience after months of stalled negotiations ... www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/21/j...

On this date in 2001, the #STLCards signed Bobby Bonilla to serve as a switch-hitting bench bat, but his greatest legacy may have been a season-opening DL stint … www.stlredbirds.com/2023/10/30/w...

On January 5, 2010, Matt Holliday and the Cardinals agreed to a seven-year, $120 million contract that represented the largest deal in team history. See how the Cardinals outbid the Red Sox to keep Holliday in St. Louis. www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/12/c...

Happy birthday to former Cardinals pitcher Jeff Suppan! Here’s a look back at the day he outpitched Roger Clemens in Game 7 of the 2004 NLCS … www.stlredbirds.com/2024/03/13/h...

Happy new year! On 1/1, it feels like a good day to look back at the first owner in Cardinals franchise history – Chris Von der Ahe, the George Steinbrenner of his era. www.stlredbirds.com/2017/07/22/c...

Why the Cardinals signed David Eckstein in December 2004 A look back at the Cardinals' December 2004 signing of David Eckstein. Eckstein earned World Series MVP honors for the Cardinals in 2006.

On this date in 2004, the Cardinals signed David Eckstein to a three-year contract to replace Edgar Renteria. Eckstein went on to win MVP honors in the 2006 World Series. www.stlredbirds.com/2021/12/04/d...

Why Carlos Beltran signed with the Cardinals On December 22, 2011, shortly after Albert Pujols signed with the Angels, the Cardinals signed Carlos Beltran to a two-year, $26-million contract.

Here’s a look back at how Carlos Beltran signed with the Cardinals on this date in 2011. In two seasons in St. Louis, Beltran hit .282/.343/.493 with 56 homers. www.stlredbirds.com/2021/11/27/c...