Cardinals Viewed Johnny Lindell As Possible Power Source

Johnny Lindell faced the Cardinals in a World Series as a Yankees outfielder and in a regular season as a pitcher for the Pirates and Phillies. He also played for the Cardinals for a couple of months when they sought power for their lineup.

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Cardinals' Top Five Right Fielders

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and debate purposes only … if you don’t agree with the order, participate in the Twitter poll to vote for your favorite at this position.

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Asian Adventure: Cardinals Mixed Business, Pleasure In Japan

After losing their way while trying to navigate a path to the top of the 1958 National League standings, the Cardinals embarked on an odyssey of cultural awakening and confidence building.

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Harry Walker To Vince DiMaggio: Can You Top This?

Harry Walker and Vince DiMaggio, members of prominent baseball families, displayed dazzling speed and skills in making plays against one another in a game between the Cardinals and Pirates.

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Uncle Sam Put Halt To Howie Pollet Shutout Streak

Howie Pollet was peaking as a Cardinals pitcher when he put his career on hold to serve his country in World War II.

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How Harry Brecheen Handcuffed Cardinals Opponents

Harry Brecheen came close to being perfect for the Cardinals.

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How Sonny Randle Helped Cardinals Base Runners

Looking to improve their offense, the St. Louis baseball Cardinals sought the help of a standout wide receiver who excelled at scoring with the St. Louis football Cardinals.

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Why Cardinals Traded Harry Walker For Ron Northey

Seeking a power bat for a lineup struggling to score, the Cardinals got the slugger they wanted but paid a hefty price, dealing a player who would win the National League batting title.

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A Diverse Life In Baseball: Bill White Has Done It All

Bill White boasts a baseball resume anyone would be proud of -- and one that deserves recognition with Black History Month beginning on Wednesday. His historic career spanned from the batter's box to the broadcast booth before ending as National League president in 1994.

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Boo Ferriss Had Role In Cardinals World Series Controversy

If Red Sox ace Boo Ferriss would have started Game 6 of the 1946 World Series against the Cardinals, would Boston have won the championship? In retrospect, probably not, but at the time the decision by Red Sox manager Joe Cronin to hold Ferriss for a possible Game 7 created controversy and second guessing.

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How Harry Brecheen Came Through In Cardinals Clincher

Foreshadowing what would be an exceptional postseason for him, Harry Brecheen prevented the Cardinals from experiencing an epic collapse, saving the victory that carried them into the 1946 World Series.

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Tim McCarver Brought NL An All-Star Win In St. Louis

Showing a sense of place and a concern for the hometown fans, Walter Alston gave Cardinals catcher Tim McCarver a spot on the National League all-star team. Then, Alston gave McCarver a chance to play a key role. McCarver delivered.

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Bill White Rated Among Best Cardinals Slugging First Basemen

Keith Hernandez never did it. Neither did Joe Torre. Steve Bilko, however, did.

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Cardinals Gave Up Too Quickly On Brooks Lawrence

Weakened while treating a bleeding ulcer, Cardinals pitcher Brooks Lawrence was ineffective in 1955. He went from being the Opening Day starter to getting demoted to the minor leagues that season.

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Why Cardinals Saw Ellis Kinder As Bullpen Savior

After the 1955 season, the Cardinals looked to revamp their pitching staff. One of the first moves they made was to acquire the oldest pitcher in the big leagues.

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Frank Lane & His Tumultuous Stint As Cardinals GM

Seeking a general manager who could turn the Cardinals from flops into champions, team owner Gussie Busch sought the advice of the leader of the publication considered the authority on baseball.

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Johnny Keane Worked Wonders With Barney Schultz For Cardinals

At each significant step in the Cardinals career of pitcher Barney Schultz, Johnny Keane played a prominent role.

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Why Cardinals, Reds Managers Got Into A Fistfight

Once upon a time, the managers of the Cardinals and Reds threw punches at one another and wrestled on the ground near home plate. One of them may have taken a bite out of the other. No, we’re not referring to Tony La Russa and Dusty Baker.

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The Story Of Why Cardinals Fired Manager Eddie Stanky

An unhappy fan base and an unreliable pitching staff combined to create an unhealthy situation for Eddie Stanky and the 1955 Cardinals.

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How Mike Gonzalez Became First Cuban Manager In Majors

Branch Rickey is well known for being the Dodgers general manager who broke baseball’s color barrier by bringing Jackie Robinson to the major leagues. What is less known is that Rickey was the Cardinals general manager who made Mike Gonzalez the first Cuban manager in the major leagues.

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