How Don Zimmer Almost Became A Cardinal

The Cardinals tried to acquire Don Zimmer to be their second baseman but were outmaneuvered by the Cubs.

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Bob Stephenson Stepped Up To Start At Short For Cardinals

For a two-week stretch in 1955, the starting infield for the Cardinals was first baseman Stan Musial, second baseman Red Schoendienst, third baseman Ken Boyer and a rookie shortstop, Bob Stephenson.

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Why Cardinals Chose Jose Cardenal As Their Center Fielder

Jose Cardenal, looking for the right fit for a baseball home after being exiled from his native Cuba, embraced an opportunity to be the center fielder for the Cardinals.

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Two Balls Add Up To One Big Mess For Cardinals Vs. Cubs

In a game against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field, Ernie Banks and the Cubs gave new meaning to the term, “Let’s play two.”

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Why Cardinals Considered Phil Clark Potential Relief Ace

The Cardinals projected rookie Phil Clark to be their top reliever in 1958, but the role eventually went to the opposing pitcher who earned a win in Clark’s major-league debut.

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How Alex Grammas Got A Second Chance With Cardinals

Seeking stability at shortstop, the Cardinals went back to the past in a bid to enhance their future.

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Dean Stone: All-Star Winner Became Cardinals Reliever

Dean Stone earned a save in his Cardinals debut, flirted with a no-hitter in his lone start for them and was the victim of a rare hitting feat.

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Dick LeMay: Consistent Winner In Cardinals' System

Dick LeMay was a pitcher who impressed Carl Hubbell, earned a complete-game win in his first major-league start against Bob Gibson and was the ace on Cardinals minor-league teams managed by Warren Spahn.

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The Day The Cardinals Traded Red Schoendienst

Sixty years ago, soon after Red Schoendienst had driven off in his car, the phone rang at his house. Mary Schoendienst, Red’s wife, answered. The caller was a secretary for Cardinals general manager Frank Lane. She told Mary that Red had been traded to the Giants.

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Tom Hughes: First Panama Native To Play For Cardinals

On his 25th birthday, Tom Hughes made his major-league debut as the starting pitcher for the Cardinals. His catcher that day was a 17-year-old, Tim McCarver, who was appearing in his fourth big-league game.

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How Al Dark Won Respect Of Cardinals Fans

A central figure in a trade unpopular with many Cardinals loyalists, Al Dark responded with a hitting display that endeared him to St. Louis fans and gained him satisfaction against his former team.

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Al Dark Dies At 92

Most associated for many years with the Giants, both in New York and San Francisco, as a player and manager, Al Dark played third base for the Cubs in 1958 and 1959. Dark passed away Thursday, aged 92:

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How Red Schoendienst Became Cardinals Manager

With the Cardinals in need of a public relations boost, Stan Musial went to bat for Red Schoendienst.

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How Al Dark Lost In Russian Roulette Against Cardinals

A risky decision by Giants manager Al Dark backfired against the 1964 Cardinals, helping them rally for a key victory and keeping alive their longshot pennant hopes. In retrospect, the Cardinals might not have won the National League pennant and advanced to a World Series championship if Dark hadn’t made his controversial move.

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Jim Brosnan: Combination Chronicler, Closer

After the Cardinals acquired Jim Brosnan from the Cubs in 1958, they thought they had a premier reliever. What they didn’t know was they had a premier author.

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Kolten Wong, Don Blasingame: Similar St. Louis 2nd Sackers

Nearly 60 years ago, the Cardinals had a rookie second baseman who sprayed singles to all fields, ignited the offense with stolen bases and was superb at bunting for base hits.

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Ken Boyer Converted From Infield To Center

When Tyler Greene was told recently by manager Tony La Russa he would be expected to fill in at center field as well as in the infield, it brought back memories of the Cardinals’ conversion of Ken Boyer.

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1956 Cardinals Groomed Nine Managers

The 1956 Cardinals had an unremarkable record with a remarkable cast of leaders.

Hampered by a pitching staff that yielded 698 runs (third-highest total in the National League), St. Louis finished in fourth place at 76-78.

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