This Day in Baseball History....

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 3 23, 9:10 am

On July 3, 1967, the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds started the Independence Day fireworks a touch early with a 12-minute brawl that required 19 St. Louis police officers to restore order.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/10/04/ ... -and-reds/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 4 23, 7:35 am

When we talk about great first basemen in Cardinals history, we often forget about Hall of Famer Jim Bottomley. On this date in 1927, he became the second Cardinal to hit for the cycle. Take a look back at "Sunny" Jim's big day and his outstanding career ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/15/ ... eback-win/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 5 23, 9:41 am

On this date in 1961, Bill White hit three home runs to lead the Cardinals past the Dodgers. Ironically, it marked the final game as Cardinals manager for Solly Hemus, whom White, Bob Gibson, and Curt Flood each believed was racist. See why in the story below ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/04/13/ ... lly-hemus/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 6 23, 7:19 am

When Fernando Tatis hit two grand slams in the same inning, it was only the second time in Cardinals history that they hit two grand slams in the same game. Here's a look at the first time it happened ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/01/08/ ... and-slams/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 7 23, 7:12 am

On this date in 1987, Steve Lake hit a game-tying, 9th-inning homer and Jack Clark drove in the winning run in a game that ended at 2 a.m. “It was the first time I ever got home and had the paper waiting for me,” third-base coach Nick Leyva said.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/04/15/ ... der-sweep/

greenback44 · Post by **greenback44** » July 7 23, 9:13 pm

On this date in history, on 07/07/07, Aaron Miles committed three errors in one inning while pretending to play shortstop. I remember this because I had the misfortune of being there. Poor damn Braden Looper took the loss.

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 8 23, 8:38 am

Even at age 41, Stan Musial could dominate a ballgame. Take a look back at his 3-homer day against the Mets on this date in 1962 ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2022/04/15/ ... -the-mets/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 9 23, 9:32 am

On July 12, 1996, the Cardinals - led by Gary Gaetti and Ron Gant - tied a 56-year-old record with seven home runs in a win over the Cubs ...

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/09/ ... -the-cubs/

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 10 23, 7:04 am

On July 11, 1950, Red Schoendienst called his own shot, telling his National League All-Star teammates that he was going to hit a home run that day. In the 11th inning, he did exactly that, hitting the game-winning home run off Tigers pitcher Ted Gray. See what Red had to say about it after the game ...

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

Remembirds · Post by **Remembirds** » July 11 23, 7:24 am

We often refer to players who come through in the clutch as heroes. On this date in 1911, however, the Cardinals proved themselves true heroes, saving multiple passengers from the wreckage of a train accident that killed 14 people and injured 47 more.

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2021/06/08/ ... ave-lives/

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