Mike Shannon & The Illness That Ended His Playing Day

A routine physical exam at spring training revealed a serious medical problem for third baseman Mike Shannon.

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Coco Laboy: Cardinals Outcast Brought Joy To Expos

The National League expansion draft enabled third baseman Coco Laboy to get out from under control of the Cardinals and earn a chance to play in the major leagues.

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Clay Carroll & His Storybook Home Run Off Bob Gibson

Though relief pitcher Clay Carroll was successful in his lone season with St. Louis, his most significant Cardinals connection came as an opponent.

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Steve Carlton, Richie Allen, & A Fiery Night In Philly

On May 21, 1970, Steve Carlton, a future Phillie, and Richie Allen, a former Phillie, delivered dramatic performances for the Cardinals against the Phillies, but it wasn’t enough to produce a win.

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Jose Cardenal & His Tumultuous Time With Cardinals

Jose Cardenal faced two daunting challenges with the 1970 Cardinals: (1) replace Curt Flood as the center fielder and (2) defend himself against comments from anonymous teammates who accused him of being selfish and lackadaisical.

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Leron Lee: Cardinals Bust Became Star In Japan

Leron Lee, who once hit so poorly he lost the starting right field job with the Cardinals, recovered to become the career batting leader in Japan.

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The Virtual 1971-80 Cardinals Part Two

Last time, we highlighted the series of remarkably questionable trades executed between 1970 and 1975 by the St. Louis Cardinals under owner Gussie Busch and General Manager Bing Devine. Now we're ready to examine just how differently the St. Louis teams might have performed across the decade with those deals nullified.

The Hardball Times

Aaron Miles Walk-Off Grand Slam Makes Cardinals History

Aaron Miles’ Sunday afternoon walk-off grand slam hasn’t occurred very often in St. Louis Cardinals history. Make it ten in 75 years.

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