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Connie Mack Stadium, Philadelphia, PA, August 19, 1968 – Cardinals legendary ace Bob Gibson dominates the Phillies

If there was ever a time during Major League Baseball's long and storied history that a player seemed super-human for…

Posted on: June 10, 2018
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The Baseball World Says a Sad Farewell to Hall-of-Famer Red Schoendienst

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Posted on: June 8, 2018
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The Worst Trade in Cub History: Lou Brock for Ernie Broglio!

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Posted on: March 16, 2018
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Cubs Put Two Balls In Play At The Same Time!

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Posted on: February 13, 2018
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Another Edition of Great Baseball Nicknames: “Creepy” Crespi!

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Posted on: January 12, 2018
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1934 World Series and the “Gashouse Gang”

"Why, they wouldn't even let us in that league over there. They think we're just a bunch of 'gashousers'." - Leo Durocher, speaking derisively of the American League...

Posted on: January 3, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Sportsman Park, St Louis, MO, October 5, 1934 – Charlie Trefts photo taken during 1934 World Series between the Tigers and Cardinals

This wonderful photo taken by the esteemed photographer Charles Trefts gives us an unique view of the outfield and the…

Posted on: November 22, 2017
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The Classic 1926 World Series: Was “Old Pete” Alexander Sleeping Off A Hangover In The Bullpen?

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Posted on: October 18, 2017
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Enos Slaughter’s “Mad Dash” Wins The 1946 World Series As Johnny Pesky Holds The Ball!

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Posted on: October 15, 2017
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Historic Sportsman’s Park Closes, May 8, 1966!

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Posted on: May 8, 2017
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Sportsman Park, St Louis, MO, August 13, 1939 – Johnny Mize has the look of a dead man in a Reds-Cardinals doubleheader

The Cardinals slugger Johnny Mize has the look of a dead man as the Reds third baseman Billy Werber waits…

Posted on: May 8, 2017
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Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, April 21,1940 – Chicago’s Dizzy Dean takes loss to his old team the Cardinals in his first start of the year

In his first start of the 1940 season, Dizzy Dean of the Cubs pitches to his former battery mate and…

Posted on: April 4, 2017
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Rogers Hornsby Traded Again!

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Posted on: January 10, 2017
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Spotlight on the Hall of Fame: The Often-Overlooked “Sunny Jim” Bottomley

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Posted on: December 17, 2016
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Happy Birthday to the Great Stan “The Man” Musial!

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Posted on: November 21, 2016
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1937 MVP and Triple Crown Winner, Joe “Ducky” Medwick!

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Posted on: November 18, 2016
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Navin Field, Detroit, MI, October 8, 1934 – Cards Jack Rothrock slides home safely under a leaping Mickey Cochrane of the Tigers in World Series action

The Cardinals Jack Rothrock slides home safely under a leaping Mickey Cochrane of the Tigers. Rothrock scored on a…

Posted on: November 18, 2016
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 5, 1943 – B-17 Flying Fortress bombers makes a surprise visit during the first game of the 1943 World Series

A B-17 Flying Fortress bomber not only makes a surprise visit during the first game of the 1943 World…

Posted on: November 11, 2016
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Our Tribute to One of Baseball’s Greatest Innovators: Danny Litwhiler!

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Posted on: November 7, 2016
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1964 World Series: Baseball’s Version of “Musical Chairs!” Johnny Keane Gets Yogi’s Job!

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Posted on: October 17, 2016
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A Baseball Family Legacy Passes From Generation to Generation!

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Posted on: October 8, 2016
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1966 Hall-of-Fame Game!

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Posted on: September 14, 2016
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The Day Stan Musial Became a Granddad! September 10, 1963

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Posted on: September 11, 2016
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Sportsman Park, St Louis, MO, ca 1950 – The wear and tear of two teams in one ballpark shows

For 33 years Sportsman Park was home to two Major League teams (Cardinals & Browns) and this photo showed…

Posted on: August 2, 2016
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 9, 1926 – Cardinals strike first blood in Game Six of World Series

Facing elimination in game six of the 1926 World Series, the St Louis Cardinals get a jump on the…

Posted on: August 1, 2016
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1926 World Series

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Posted on: July 25, 2016
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Shibe Park, Philadelphia, PA, May 21,1946 – Musial up at bat in 4-3 loss to Phillies

The great Stan Musial, colorized by the great Don Stokes, gets hold of one in a 4-3 loss to the…

Posted on: June 10, 2016
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Rocky Nelson

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Posted on: June 5, 2016
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Tribute to Ken Boyer

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Posted on: May 24, 2016
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The Great Rogers Hornsby

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Posted on: April 29, 2016
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Sportsman Park, St Louis, MO, September 29, 1963 – Stan Musial’s final swing of the bat

The great Stan Musial's final swing in his final game as he strokes a single off Red's starting pitcher…

Posted on: April 29, 2016
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Wrigley Field, Chicago, 4/21/1940 – Cubs Dizzy Dean pitches in his first start of the season

Dizzy Dean of the Cubs pitches to the Cardinals catcher Don Padgett in the second inning of Dean's first…

Posted on: April 22, 2016
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Baseball’s Reluctant Hero: Roger Maris

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Posted on: April 12, 2016
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1934 Wold Series and “The Gas House Gang”

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Posted on: March 7, 2016
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Dizzy Dean

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Posted on: March 2, 2016
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Busch Stadium, St Louis, MO, September, 17, 1963 – Koufax and Musial square off

As the great Stan Musial's career is coming to a close with less than two weeks left, he faces off…

Posted on: March 1, 2016
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The Worst Trade in Baseball History: Hall-of-Famer Lou Brock for Sore-Armed Pitcher Ernie Broglio!

The Worst Trade in Baseball HIstory: Brock for Broglio “The sentiment in St. Louis on June 15, 1964 was, ‘Why…

Posted on: January 24, 2016
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The Classic 1926 World Series – Cardinals vs. Yankees

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Posted on: January 24, 2016
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Greatest Individual Seasons of All-Time Stan “The Man” Musial, 1948

Another Chapter in the Series: Greatest Individual Seasons of All-Time Stan "The Man" Musial, 1948 "Stan Musial is a…

Posted on: January 22, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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