This Day in Baseball History....

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 13 23, 6:50 am

April 13, 1954, marked a new beginning in Cardinals baseball as Tom Alston became the first black player to make the major-league club and Wally Moon became the second Cardinal to homer in his first career at-bat.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/06/ ... ue-debuts/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 14 23, 7:04 am

It's been almost 17 years since Albert Pujols closed Busch Stadium III's first homestand in style, hitting three homers, including a walk-off shot in the bottom of the ninth. See what Tony La Russa and Mark Mulder had to say about the big man's historic performance:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/13/ ... -the-reds/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 15 23, 8:48 am

On this date in 1985, Ozzie Smith celebrated the Cardinals' home opener with a new contract and a home run. Click below to read all about it!

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/10/09/ ... me-opener/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 16 23, 6:36 am

On this date in 1978, Bob Forsch threw the most controversial no-hitter in Cardinals history. See why Mike Schmidt said Forsch deserved "all the accolades that go with pitching a one-hitter."

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/09/19/ ... -history/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 17 23, 7:14 am

On April 18, 1985, Vince Coleman made his MLB debut, stealing two bases on his way to the Rookie of the Year Award. Click below to see Whitey Herzog's spring training prediction regarding Coleman:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/07/28/ ... mlb-debut/

Post by **Radbird** » April 17 23, 5:21 pm

Coleman was so much fun to watch. I love reading about the swagger he showed in Maxvill’s office.

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 18 23, 7:18 am

A look back at "Seat Cushion Night" in 1987:

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/12/24/ ... ion-night/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 19 23, 6:43 am

Four years ago today, Cardinals outfielder Lane Thomas homered in his first career at-bat. Now 27, he is off to a nice start with the Nationals, batting .303 with seven RBIs.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/10/ ... ue-at-bat/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 21 23, 7:08 am

Sunday will mark 33 years since the Cardinals traded for the "Wonder Dog," Rex Hudler.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/07/ ... ex-hudler/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » April 22 23, 6:32 am

35 years ago today, the Cardinals traded Tom Herr to the Twins for Tom Brunansky.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/09/ ... brunansky/

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