How Cardinals Got Browns Bob Nieman

Outfielder Bob Nieman, who made an unprecedented debut with the Browns, returned to St. Louis as an accomplished hitter with the Cardinals.

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Stan Musial, Ty Cobb: A San Francisco Treat

Displaying mutual respect, Ty Cobb and Stan Musial met on the field before the first regular-season game between the Giants and Cardinals in San Francisco.

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Hal Smith: Cardinals All-Star Catcher Made Pitchers Better

When 17-year-old Tim McCarver made his big-league debut with the Cardinals in September 1959, the everyday catcher he hoped to replace someday was an all-star with a powerful arm and a reputation for handling a pitching staff well.

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