This Day in Baseball History....

[st.lewis11]

Today marks 25 years since Fernando Tatis made history, hitting two grand slams – in the same inning, off the same pitcher … See who gave up both of Tatis’s grand slams …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/01/03/ ... me-inning/

I was living in LA area at the time, was watching on TV when Vin Scully was doing simulcasts. After doing the call of Tatis's 2nd HR, Scully went silent for a little bit, then blurted "I'm speechless!"
I love Shannon's version, but also wish I could hear Scully's broadcast again of this moment.

[Remembirds]

Saturday will mark 19 years since Mark Grudzielanek joined Lou Brock and Ray Lankford as the only Cardinals to hit for the cycle at Busch Stadium …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/07/ ... the-cycle/

[Remembirds]

On this date in 1992, Ozzie Smith became just the 16th player in baseball history to reach 500 stolen bases. Take a look back at his historic night …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/23/ ... len-base/

[Remembirds]

Enos “Country” Slaughter was born on this date in 1916. Take a look back at how his “mad dash” won the 1946 World Series (with video) …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2023/11/21/ ... ld-series/

[Remembirds]

On this date in 1980, the Cardinals added a future Hall of Famer to their bullpen. See why the Cardinals felt it was important to sign Jim Kaat …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/15/ ... r-bullpen/

[Remembirds]

A look back at the time Cardinals outfielder Wally Moon sent Tommy Lasorda to the hospital in need of five stitches …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/01/21/ ... -hospital/

[Remembirds]

Stan Musial had a lot of impressive days, but he may never have been better than on this date in 1954, when he hit a record five home runs in a doubleheader vs. the Giants …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/03/15/ ... vs-giants/

[Remembirds]

On May 5, 1933, Pepper Martin hit for the cycle, but what you really need to check out is this article’s excerpt from the Philadelphia Inquirer explaining how a group of female fans surrounded the umpire after the game and hit him with umbrellas!

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/17/ ... -phillies/

[Remembirds]

See why the Cardinals traded outfielder Tom Brunansky to Boston for closer Lee Smith on this date in 1990 …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/04/16/ ... lee-smith/

[Remembirds]

Former Cardinals relievers Ricky Horton and Ken Dayley recently shared some great stories about Whitey Herzog …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2024/05/03/ ... -memories/