This Day in Baseball History....

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 11 25, 9:03 am

Here’s the story of how Red Schoendienst called his shot before hitting the game-winning homer in the 1950 All-Star Game 75 years ago today …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/12/12/ ... -home-run/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 12 25, 10:42 am

70 years ago today, Stan Musial hit the game-winning home run in the 12th inning of the 1955 All-Star Game. As Musial approached the bat rack, Hank Aaron heard Stan the Man say, “They don’t pay us to play overtime.” Here’s a look back at the game …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/02/05/ ... star-game/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 13 25, 3:51 pm

What a way to end a game! On this date in 1940, Johnny Mize hit a walk-off triple in the bottom of the ninth to complete the cycle and beat the Giants 7-6.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/11/ ... the-cycle/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 14 25, 7:44 am

The Cardinals fired manager Mike Matheny on this date in 2018 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2023/05/29/ ... e-matheny/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 15 25, 10:19 am

On this date in 1967, Bob Gibson broke his leg, then pitched to three more batters before completely snapping the bone. He returned in time to win World Series MVP honors that fall …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/04/17/ ... roken-leg/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 16 25, 7:31 am

90 years ago today, Dizzy Dean was presented the 1934 NL MVP Award and used the opportunity to win back public approval after arriving late for an exhibition the night before in Springfield. You see, Dizzy had pitched all nine innings in the Cardinals’ win over the Braves, then drove 2 ½ hours to Springfield for that night’s exhibition game, where he was to throw the first pitch. However, he stopped at a restaurant for supper and arrived late. With the Governor of Illinois and Springfield fans left waiting to see their hero, there were plenty of people angry at Ol’ Diz until his gracious speech upon receiving his MVP trophy. Here’s a look back at the whole story …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/18/ ... vp-trophy/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 17 25, 7:21 am

51 years ago today, Dizzy Dean passed away, and Bob Gibson struck out the 3,000th batter of his career …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/19/ ... sses-away/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 18 25, 7:10 am

On this date in 1984, Terry Pendleton collected three hits in his MLB debut for the Cardinals. Here's a look back at what Whitey Herzog had to say about the rookie …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/21/ ... mlb-debut/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 19 25, 11:30 am

On July 20, 2018, Matt Carpenter hit three homers and doubled twice in an 18-5 win over the Cubs, making him the only Cardinal in at least 110 years to total five extra-base hits in a game. Take a look back at Carp’s big day …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/04/23/ ... or-5-game/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 21 25, 8:39 am

Eight years ago today, the Cardinals traded lefthander Marco Gonzales to the Mariners for power-hitting outfielder Tyler O’Neill …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/02/06/ ... l-in-2017/

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