In Memory Of Former Cardinals 2019

To note that 2019 was a difficult year for former St. Louis Cardinals is an understatement, as 18 individuals with direct ties to the team as a player or coach left us during the prior 12 months.

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Tall Order: Dodgers Were Tough On Little Joe Presko

Joe Presko pitched for the Cardinals at a time when the Dodgers dominated the National League, and he contributed to their “Boys of Summer” lore.

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Joe Presko Passed Away On February 5, 2019

Former Cardinals and Tigers pitcher Joe Presko passed away on February 5 at age 90. Nicknamed “Baby Joe,” Presko had a fairly nondescript career, going 25-37 with a 4.61 ERA over parts of six seasons.

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Home Run Vs. Cardinals Put Hank Aaron On Road To Record

In a 1954 series against the Cardinals, Hank Aaron hit his first and second big-league home runs, solidifying his status with the Braves and launching him on a path toward breaking Babe Ruth’s most storied record.

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