How Tim McCarver Did Well Versus Billy O'Dell

Billy O’Dell was a left-handed pitcher who had success in the National League but the Cardinals’ Tim McCarver caused him trouble, hitting two grand slams against him.

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Dodgers Dealt Aces In Cardinals' Farewell To Brooklyn

In the last game the Cardinals played in Brooklyn, they faced a pair of 21-year-old emerging aces: Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax.

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How Bobby Gene Smith Became Cardinals Starter In Center

Twice, Bobby Gene Smith opened seasons as the starting center fielder for the Cardinals. Both times, he was unable to hit consistently and was replaced by a future member of the Cardinals Hall of Fame.

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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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