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Fresh off the World Series title, Dizzy Dean’s star was just rising while Babe Ruth’s career was winding down. See what happened when the game’s biggest stars squared off on this date in 1935 …

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One year ago today, the Cardinals announced that newly signed catcher Willson Contreras was changing positions. Just a little over a week later, he was back behind the plate …

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On this date in 1940, the Cardinals rewrote the offensive record books with seven homers and 13 extra-base hits in an 18-2 win over the first-place Dodgers …

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On this date in 1966, the Cardinals traded for future MVP and Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda. See how the Cardinals were able to snag the slugger from the Giants …

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On this date in 1967, Roger Maris hit his first home run as a St. Louis Cardinal. See why Orlando Cepeda knew something special was about to happen …

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On this date in 2013, Shelby Miller threw arguably the best game of his Cardinals career, allowing a leadoff single before retiring the next 27 batters for a one-hit shutout …

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See how Cardinals manager Frankie Frisch helped rookie pitcher Paul Dean turn his season around on this date in 1934, helping to lead the Cardinals to the second World Series title in franchise history …

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On this date in 1966, the Cardinals won their first game at Busch Stadium II as Lou Brock drove in the game-winning run …

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On this date in 1958, Musial became just the eighth player in MLB history to reach 3,000 career hits …

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