Showing posts with label Don Dennis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Don Dennis. Show all posts

Sunday, April 5, 2020

How Jim Wynn Tried To Dismantle St. Louis Scoreboards

In the ballpark on Grand Boulevard and Dodier Street and at the stadium downtown, Jim Wynn hit home runs to spots few others could reach in St. Louis.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Johnny Romano: From Slugger To Sub For Cardinals

Seeking a backup to Tim McCarver, the Cardinals acquired a catcher who ranked among the top sluggers at the position and considered himself an everyday player.

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Saturday, May 14, 2016

Hometown Cardinals Duo Were Heroes In Busch II Debut

Mike Shannon and Jerry Buchek, the only St. Louis natives among the players on the 1966 Cardinals, had special roles in the first game played at Busch Memorial Stadium.

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Sunday, January 31, 2016

Cardinals Helped Walt "No Neck" Williams Return To Majors

When Walt “No Neck” Williams played in the Cardinals’ system, he was hailed as the best hitter in the minor leagues and was said to have the potential to be the next Minnie Minoso.

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Sunday, June 14, 2015

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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