Candelight Zoom To Mark Birthday Of The Late Chris Duncan

In a world without brain cancer, former Cardinals outfielder/first baseman Chris Duncan would be celebrating his 39th birthday Tuesday night. Duncan’s years-long battle with glioblastoma ended on September 6, 2019. In a world without COVID-19, Duncan’s family and friends might gather in person together to remember him, but since that’s not possible, his widow is doing something virtual in its place

Fox2Now

Today Would Have Been Chris Duncan's 39th Birthday. Here Are Five Ways To Remember & Honor Him

Knowing Chris Duncan would have been special. I wish I would have had the opportunity to have a conversation with him or maybe discuss baseball over a bucket of beers.

KSDK

Limited Edition Dunctionary T-Shirt Now Available

Our buddy CHRIS DUNCAN would have turned 39 this month – and in celebration of Dunc’s Birthday we’ve brought back “The Dunctionary” t-shirt for a limited time!

101 ESPN

April 29 In Peoria History

Throughout our history the Chiefs have played 33 games (14–19 record) with five games postponed on April 29.

Chiefs Blog

Cardinals Capsules, Vol.8: Adam Wainwright Does It All In First-Career MLB Start

Welcome back to Cards Capsules, the series in which we take a look back at memorable Cardinals games from the last 20 years in St. Louis baseball history. Without any baseball to watch in the present due to the spread of coronavirus, what better way to fill the time, eh?

KMOV

In Memory Of Former Cardinals 2019

To note that 2019 was a difficult year for former St. Louis Cardinals is an understatement, as 18 individuals with direct ties to the team as a player or coach left us during the prior 12 months.

The Cardinal Nation

Despite Denver Outburst, Mike Shildt Says Home Runs Do Not Define Cardinals' Offense; Ninety-Nine & Holding; Rangel Ravelo Makes A Mark; Gerry Davis OK; Extra Bases

Despite what you saw on Thursday when the Cardinals set a club record by opening four consecutive innings with home runs and despite Paul Goldschmidt hitting a grand slam and another homer on Friday, this is not necessarily who the Cardinals are. Not even in this home-run crazy age in which many teams will set — or already have set — records for homers in a season.

Post-Dispatch

David Eckstein Loved The Way Chris Duncan Used To Make Fun Of Himself

David Eckstein couldn't stop chuckling as he thought about stories and memories of his former St. Louis Cardinals teammate Chris Duncan. They played three years together, winning the 2006 World Series and we asked Eckstein to share some of his favorite memories of the lefty slugger who died on Friday from brain cancer.

KMOX

Chris Duncan Discussion On The Morning After 9-9-19

Inside STL

The Cardinals Have Control Of Their Own Destiny, But Must Keep Fighting

A month ago things were hopeless.

Cheap Seats

'He Was Courageous' - Brad Thompson Remembers Chris Duncan

Most knew former Cardinals slugger Chris Duncan for his skill with a bat or his wit behind the microphone, but he was also a family man and faithful friend.

KSDK

A Tribute To The Late, Great, Beloved Chris Duncan. Let's Raise A Glass To Him. And Make It A 'Man Soda.'

Chris Duncan’s tragic fate was inevitable despite his excruciatingly fierce efforts to survive an invasive attack of brain cancer. But the news of Dunc’s death was stunning, numbing and heartbreaking.

101 ESPN

Tony LaRussa, Others Remember Chris Duncan; Extra Bases

His manager remembers the 22 homers the late Chris Duncan hit during the regular season of 2006, let alone the one he hit in the World Series the Cardinals won.

Post-Dispatch

Video: Scott Warmann, Jim Edmonds, & Brad Thompson Remember Chris Duncan 9-7-19

Jim Edmonds and Brad Thompson reflect on the incredible personality of their teammate Chris Duncan:

BT: "The thing I keep thinking about is his big smile."

Edmonds: "He gave us the best of times and the hardest of times. He was the funniest guy on the planet." pic.twitter.com/MVQHtSvcnH

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) September 7, 2019

Brad Thompson: "We don't win a World Series if it's not for everything Chris Duncan did."

We take a look back on some of the memorable moments in Dunc's career. He'll certainly be missed. pic.twitter.com/gWDWXoNlNB

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) September 7, 2019

Gone But Not Forgotten: How Chris Duncan Chased & Fulfilled His Dreams

Nobody made fun of Chris Duncan more than Chris himself. That to me tells you all that one needs to know about the man and what his soul was made of. It wasn't pure self-deprecation; just a guy who didn't mind designing the punch line as well as executing it.

KSDK

Video: Mike Shildt Postgame Press Conference 9-6-19

Mike Shildt on Chris Duncan's passing: "Just really sad. What a great guy, way too young. Our condolences go out to Dave, his brother Shelly — they're in our prayers." #STLCards pic.twitter.com/uGULECIZtO

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) September 7, 2019

Chris Duncan Dies From Brain Cancer At 38

Chris Duncan, a former World Series champion with the Cardinals, passed away Friday at the age of 38.
St. Louis Official Site

A slugger with a familiar last name who often powered through pain and lifted the Cardinals to a World Series championship in 2006 and then later had a second act as a candid sports pundit on St. Louis radio, Chris Duncan died Friday in Tucson, Ariz., after years of battling brain cancer. He was 38.
Post-Dispatch

Former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder and local sports radio host Chris Duncan, 38, has died after a long battle with cancer. News about the 2006 World Series Champion's death was announced by Rick Horton and John Rooney on KMOX, during the broadcast of Friday's Cardinals game in Pittsburgh.
KMOX

There’s so much I can tell you about Chris Duncan. So much. I’ll just tell you a few stories to give you what I think the essence of my friend was.
101 ESPN

Former Cardinal Chris Duncan has died following a years-long battle with brain cancer, the team announced Friday. He was 38.
Fox2Now

Former Cardinal and member of the 2006 World Series championship team Chris Duncan has died, according to Fox Sports Midwest announcer Dan McLaughlin.
KMOV

Former Peoria Chiefs first baseman and retired St. Louis Cardinals player Chris Duncan died Friday at age 38 after battling brain cancer for years.
Peoria Journal Star

How Cardinals Completed Courtship Of Matt Holliday

Eight months after striking out in their efforts to acquire Matt Holliday from the Rockies, the Cardinals got him from the Athletics, completing a series of transactions designed to boost their offense and bolster their chances of returning to the postseason after a two-year absence.

RetroSimba

Mark DeRosa Deal Delivered Right Message From Cardinals

After failing to qualify for the postseason in 2007 and 2008, the Cardinals were determined to show they’d do whatever it took to give themselves a chance to return to the playoffs in 2009.

RetroSimba

A Scout, A Backup Catcher, Albert Pujols, & A Trade That Would Have Changed Cardinals History

In the years after his playing days, as he grabbed a radar gun and began a second career ballpark-hopping with other scouts and swimming in their tales, Ben Johnson started hearing the lore of his role in a trade that, as one Cardinals executive recently put it, “could have changed baseball history.”

Birdland