Chuck Taylor Used Slider To Earn Spot With Cardinals

Chuck Taylor patiently persevered in the minor leagues for most of a decade before getting a chance to pitch for the Cardinals. Joining Cardinals staffs featuring Bob Gibson and Steve Carlton, Taylor emerged as a versatile contributor.

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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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The Story Of Bob Gibson, Gaylord Perry, & A Slam

Bob Gibson capped one of his best seasons as a hitter by slugging a grand slam against a fellow future Hall of Famer.

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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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In Memory Of Former Cardinals: 2009

Our annual feature remembering ten former St. Louis Cardinals who passed away during 2009, including the oldest then-living ex-Cardinal.

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Hal Woodeshick Passes Away At 76

Hal Woodeshick, who pitched for the expansion Colt .45s during an 11-year career in which he was an All-Star and part of a World Series championship team, has died. He was 76.

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