Resilient Bob Gibson Throws Cancer A Curve

For painfully obvious reasons, the Cardinals didn’t open their home schedule Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. The good news is that Bob Gibson would have been there if there had been no coronavirus pandemic-fueled shutdown of sports.

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Ron Fairly: Formidable Friend & Foe Of Cardinals

Ron Fairly tormented Bob Gibson as an opponent and helped him as a teammate.

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Cardinals To Jim Bouton: Hats Off On World Series Effort

Before he became a celebrated author with “Ball Four,” Jim Bouton was a power pitcher whose cap flew off with nearly every delivery.

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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 Story Of Jim Hickman & His Cardinals Connections

The Cardinals were a significant part of the baseball career of Jim Hickman. He signed his first professional contract with the Cardinals, played in their minor-league system for six seasons and ended his big-league playing career with them. Also, Hickman’s two best games in the major leagues came against the Cardinals.

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In Memory Of Former Cardinals: 2015

Our 10th annual feature remembering ten former St. Louis Cardinals who passed away during the last year, including Joaquin Andujar.

The Cardinal Nation

A Look Back At Notable St. Louis Sports Deaths In 2015

A look back at the notable figures from the St. Louis sports world who died in 2015 (listed in alphabetical order):

STL Sports Page

Why Cardinals Saw Ellis Kinder As Bullpen Savior

After the 1955 season, the Cardinals looked to revamp their pitching staff. One of the first moves they made was to acquire the oldest pitcher in the big leagues.

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Johnny Keane Worked Wonders With Barney Schultz For Cardinals

At each significant step in the Cardinals career of pitcher Barney Schultz, Johnny Keane played a prominent role.

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Red Schoendienst, Mike Shannon Remember Barney Schultz

Upon receiving word that former Cardinals knuckleballer Barney Schultz had died on Sunday at age 89 in New Jersey, Hall of Famer Red Schoendienst recalled Schultz's importance in the 1964 pennant push and ultimate World Series championship.

Post-Dispatch

Barney Schultz Passes Away At Age 89

Former Cardinals pitcher, pitching coach, and minor league instructor Barney Schultz died Sunday, September 6 at age 89.

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The Story Of Why Cardinals Gave Up On Mike Cuellar

Determined to reconstruct their bullpen, the 1965 Cardinals acquired the closer they needed, but gave up an ace to get him.

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Ken Boyer Added Special Twists To Rare Pair Of Cycles

Ken Boyer is the only Cardinal to twice hit for the cycle. Each time, he enhanced the feat by raising the degree of difficulty.

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How Foes Fared Facing Bob Gibosn, Steve Carlton In A Game

Bob Gibson and Steve Carlton appeared together in a regular-season game as Cardinals just three times. Two of those games represented milestones for Carlton: his big-league debut and his first major-league save.

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Ernie Banks & His Greatest Hits Against Cardinals

Whether facing a journeyman such as Barney Schultz or a fellow Hall of Famer like Steve Carlton, Cubs icon Ernie Banks produced some of his most spectacular performances against Cardinals pitching.

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20th Win For Ray Sadecki Put 1964 Cardinals Into First Place

Five months after it appeared he might pitch his way out of the starting rotation, Ray Sadecki earned his 20th win and propelled the 1964 Cardinals into first place in the National League.

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Ray Sadecki Gave Spark To Cardinals' Magical 1964 Season

Ray Sadecki, what a name.

Post-Dispatch

Curt Simmons Vs. The Yankees: Legend's Day On Baseball's Biggest Stage

Curt Simmons remembers Oct. 10, 1964, quite well.

The Morning Call

Five-Game Sweep Of Pirates Positioned Cardinals For Pennant

In a matchup critical to the pennant hopes of the Cardinals, Barney Schultz faced Roberto Clemente on the penultimate Sunday of the 1964 season.

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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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