Round Two Dama Cuts Bracket Field To 24 Elite Clubs

The quest to crown the best single-season team in MLB history is underway, with the Round of 32 in the Dream Seasons edition of the MLB Dream Bracket continuing Wednesday.

St. Louis Official Site

Bill Virdon Had Award-Winning Start With Cardinals

"It seems like it was yesterday,” said Bill Virdon. Instead, it was 60 years ago that the former Cardinals Rookie of the Year then playing for Pittsburgh hit the most famous double play that wasn’t in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the 1960 World Series.

Post-Dispatch

Terry Pendleton, Ned Yost Headline 2020 Missouri Sports Hall Of Fame Inductees Sunday

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame ushered in its Class of 2020 this Sunday Jan. 26, 2020, which includes St. Louis Cardinals standout Terry Pendleton, Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost, Kansas City Chiefs great Derrick Johnson,University of Missouri and National Football League lineman Justin Smith as well as Missouri State University and big-leaguer Brad Ziegler.

STL Sports Page

Why Cardinals Wanted Bobby Del Greco, Not Bill Virdon

Bobby Del Greco was a graceful center fielder with a strong arm, but he was no Bill Virdon.

RetroSimba

Johnny Lewis: From Pupil To Mentor With Cardinals

Johnny Lewis, a prospect considered to have more potential than Lou Brock, overcame personal tragedy, rebounded from setbacks in his playing career and became a pioneering coach for the Cardinals.

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Bill Virdon Watched Astros Win First World Series

Bill Virdon was the first manager to lead the Houston Astros to the playoffs when he did so in 1980.

Springfield News-Leader

Epic Showdowns: Jim Bunning Vs. Bob Gibson

As might be expected of two Hall of Fame pitchers, Jim Bunning and Bob Gibson engaged in a couple of classics when facing one another.

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Bill Virdon Immortalized With Sature

Bill Virdon found himself at a loss for words when he came face-to-face with sports immortality.

Springfield News-Leader

Bill Virdon Gets Statue At Missouri Sports Hall Of Fame

Little Leaguers who collected baseball cards in the early 1960s might have traded for this one: It’s of West Plains’ own Bill Virdon, then the Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder, making a catch of a deep fly ball off the bat of New York Yankees great Yogi Berra. Atop the card, it reads “1960 World Series,” while the bottom line boasts, “Virdon Saves Game” of the series opener.

STL Sports Page

Why Cubs Traded Hank Sauer To Cardinals

Late in his career, Hank Sauer transformed from a popular Cubs slugger into a Cardinals reserve who roomed on the road with Stan Musial, overcame a terrifying injury and turned into a productive singles hitter.

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Frank Lane & His Tumultuous Stint As Cardinals GM

Seeking a general manager who could turn the Cardinals from flops into champions, team owner Gussie Busch sought the advice of the leader of the publication considered the authority on baseball.

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How Hub Kittle Got Joaquin Andujar To Cardinals

Hub Kittle provided the Cardinals with the insight to see the potential in Joaquin Andujar and transform him into a consistent winner.

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Video: This Pirates Fan Carries Long Grudge Against Cardinals

Intrepid FSMW reporter Jim Hayes finds that no one outside Busch Stadium seems to "fear the Buccos," but he does talk to one Pirates fan who -- get this -- remembers the EXACT DATE of the Bill Virdon trade, which is what converted her from a St. Louis Cardinals fan to a Pirates fan many decades ago.

Fox Sports Midwest

Why Cardinals, Reds Managers Got Into A Fistfight

Once upon a time, the managers of the Cardinals and Reds threw punches at one another and wrestled on the ground near home plate. One of them may have taken a bite out of the other. No, we’re not referring to Tony La Russa and Dusty Baker.

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The Story Of Why Cardinals Fired Manager Eddie Stanky

An unhappy fan base and an unreliable pitching staff combined to create an unhealthy situation for Eddie Stanky and the 1955 Cardinals.

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Ken Boyer & His Highly Anticipated Cardinals Debut

Before he played a game for the Cardinals, Ken Boyer was hyped as their best third baseman all-time. Then, in his debut, he heightened expectations, hitting a home run against a Cardinals nemesis.

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Shift Work: Defensive Moves Changing The Minor Leagues

He was a teammate of Stan Musial's, won a World Series against the Mickey Mantle-led Yankees and later managed Nolan Ryan.

Springfield News-Leader

Bobbleheads Beloved By Fans

Miss getting your hands on a Matt Carpenter bobblehead doll over the weekend at Hammons Field? That's OK. Opening bids for several on eBay start at $42.99, $45.99 and $49.99.

Springfield News-Leader

Rob Rains Leads Panel On Jackie Robinson; Plus Schedule For Missouri Cherry Blossom Fest

St. Louis sports writers Rob Rains and Alvin Reid; along with former MLB players Bill Virdon and Jerry Lumpe will participate in the Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield, MO on Friday April 25th on a special panel celebrating Jackie Robinson’s breaking the color barrier in baseball–which he did 67 years ago this week. Both former players were in baseball during the time players from the Negro Leagues were coming into the major leagues.

STL Sports Page

Trade Caused Enos Slaughter, Stan Musial To Burst Into Tears

Uncertain whether outfielder Enos Slaughter could adjust to being a role player for them after 13 seasons as a standout, the Cardinals decided it was better to trade him.

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