This Day in Baseball History....

[Remembirds]

On April 16, 2006, Albert Pujols was absolutely dominant, hitting three home runs – including a walk-off blast in the ninth inning – to lift the Cardinals to an 8-7 win over the Reds …

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

[Remembirds]

On this date in 1985, Ozzie Smith signed a new contract extension, then hit a home run in the Cardinals’ home opener …

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

[Remembirds]

See why Bob Forsch’s no-hitter on this date in 1978 stands as the most controversial in Cardinals history …

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

[Remembirds]

Before Vince Coleman made his MLB debut on April 18, 1985, Cardinals GM Dal Maxvill tried to explain that he would only be in the majors for a short time before returning to the minors. Vince wasn’t listening …

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

[Remembirds]

Ever hear the story of how a fresh-faced rookie named Whitey Herzog stole home? This is a good one …

https://www.stlredbirds.com/2020/08/07/ ... eals-home/

[Remembirds]

One of the craziest games in Busch Stadium history took place on this date in 1987. Take a look back at the game forever known as “Seat Cushion Night” …

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

[Remembirds]

Five years ago today, Lane Thomas homered in his first major-league at-bat for the Cardinals …

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

[Remembirds]

Tuesday will mark 34 years since the Cardinals traded for the “Wonder Dog” himself, Rex Hudler. See how Hudler became a fan favorite …

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

[Remembirds]

See why the Cardinals traded away longtime second baseman Tom Herr to acquire outfielder Tom Brunansky from the Twins on this date in 1988 …

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

[Remembirds]

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/