Bob Stephenson Stepped Up To Start At Short For Cardinals

For a two-week stretch in 1955, the starting infield for the Cardinals was first baseman Stan Musial, second baseman Red Schoendienst, third baseman Ken Boyer and a rookie shortstop, Bob Stephenson.

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How Curt Flood Got Two Outs, One Win With Daredevil Catch

Recently returned to the lineup after recovering from a hamstring injury, Curt Flood sealed a win for the Cardinals and displayed his brilliance as a center fielder by making a rare unassisted double play.

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Why Stan Musial Wanted Eddie Bressound For Cardinals

Though it was no blockbuster, the first trade made by Stan Musial as general manager brought to the Cardinals the infield insurance they needed.

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Phil Regan Talks Roger Maris, Lou Brock, Al Hrabosky

Phil Regan was the premier relief pitcher in the National League with the Dodgers and Cubs in the late 1960s. He twice led the league in saves, with 21 in 1966 and 25 in 1968.

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Toast, Probably

well, that game could hardly have turned out worse. i’ll get around to carpenter in a second, but first a quick look back on the wrigley series.

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