This Day in Baseball History....

[Remembirds]

On this date in 1988, the Cardinals’ quest for Jack Clark’s replacement led them to trade John Tudor to the Dodgers for four-time all-star first baseman Pedro Guerrero.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/07/24/ ... guerrero/

[Remembirds]

On this date in 1995, Cardinals closer Tom Henke battled through arguably his toughest outing of the season to collect the 300th save of his career.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/05/27/ ... eer-save/

[Remembirds]

On this date in 2009, the Cardinals added future Hall of Famer John Smoltz to their rotation.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/07/26/ ... on-glory/

[Remembirds]

It didn’t take long for Ray Lankford to demonstrate the blend of speed and power that made him a cornerstone of the Cardinals’ lineup throughout the 1990s.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/07/25/ ... ue-debut/

[Remembirds]

On this date in 1982, Glenn Brummer became one of the most unlikely game-winning heroes in Cardinals history.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/07/28/ ... als-hero/

[Remembirds]

On this date in 1981, Garry Templeton was ejected following a confrontation with the Busch Stadium fans. That offseason, he was traded for Ozzie Smith.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/05/30/ ... ie-smith/

[Remembirds]

Lou Brock was never one to slow down, so it’s no surprise that he tied and passed Ty Cobb‘s career stolen base total on the same day.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/08/08/ ... e-record/

[Remembirds]

On this date in 2018, the Cardinals named Mike Shildt their new manager ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/06/04/ ... -manager/

[Remembirds]

On this date in 1990, the Cardinals traded Willie McGee to Oakland. Despite finishing the season in the AL, McGee's .335 batting average was enough to win the NL batting crown.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2023/09/17/ ... -in-1990/

[Remembirds]

On this date in 1941, Lon Warneke finally threw his first major-league no-hitter ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/10/02/ ... o-hitter/