Cardinals Gave Dick Scott An Initiation To The Majors

Dick Scott waited a long time to reach the major leagues, and when he got there, as a 30-year-old rookie, he quickly experienced highs and lows.

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Luke Easter Kept Up With Young Rabbits On Cardinals Farm

Luke Easter was a popular player with a power-packed swing who produced home runs well past age 40, including two seasons with a Cardinals farm club.

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Jimmy Piersall & His NL Debut Against Cardinals

When Jimmy Piersall made his Mets debut in St. Louis, the league and the opponent were new to him, but the ballpark was quite familiar.

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Catching Competition: Chris Cannizzaro Vs. Tim McCarver

In 1960, the Cardinals had two prized prospects, Chris Cannizzaro and Tim McCarver, competing to become heir apparent to Hal Smith as starting catcher.

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How Jim O'Toole Performed Escape Act Versus Cardinals

Of the many duels the Reds’ Jim O’Toole had with the Cardinals, none was more bizarre than his performance in the first game of a 1963 doubleheader. Even without his nemesis, Ken Boyer, in the lineup, O’Toole was pummeled by the Cardinals, but still won.

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Top Five Facts About George Kissell As Manager On Cardinals Farm

Whether mentoring a future Hall of Famer or helping a prospect change positions, George Kissell compiled a string of impressive successes as a minor-league manager in the Cardinals system.

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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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Why The 1964 Cardinals Wanted Bob Uecker

Embarrassed by their inability to stop the Dodgers from stealing bases and convinced they needed to find a solution in order to win a pennant, the 1964 Cardinals turned to an unlikely source for help: Bob Uecker.

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Cardinals Drilled Johnny Podres In LA Debut

The Cardinals’ four-game series with the Dodgers this week marks the 50th season they have played in Dodger Stadium.

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Remembering Former Cardinals Who Passed In 2007

Remembering over a dozen men who played for the St. Louis Cardinals before passing away during 2007.

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