Steve Carlton, 1967 Cardinals Edge Crew In Bracket Two, Round One

MLB’s Dream Bracket 2 kicked off Thursday with a slew of the best single-season teams in baseball history, and the 1967 Cardinals, one of two Cards teams featured in the bracket, got started with a Round 1 win. They beat the 1982 Brewers, 4-2, and they will next play the ‘57 Braves, who defeated the 2001 D-backs.

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He Was The Cardinals' Best Utility Player Of All Time

On May 14, 1988, José Oquendo really became the player who could do it all. The Cardinals' utility man pitched four innings in a 19-inning game against the Braves, and though he suffered the loss in a 7-5 defeat after allowing two runs in the 19th, Oquendo put together a performance that was entertaining and admirable.

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Why Cardinals Made Joe Torre A Third Baseman

Joe Torre reported to Cardinals spring training prepared to be their catcher, got switched to third base two weeks before the season opened and ended up playing a similar number of games at both positions.

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Cubs To Cardinals: How About Ray Sadecki For Lou Brock?

Ray Sadecki was the player the Cubs wanted in exchange for Lou Brock, but the timing wasn’t right. Sadecki got hot at the same time as the trade talks did and the Cardinals opted to keep him.

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How Gary Kolb Caught The Attention Of Cardinals legends

Gary Kolb impressed Branch Rickey, stepped in for Stan Musial and got traded for Bob Uecker.

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How Tim McCarver Did Well Versus Billy O'Dell

Billy O’Dell was a left-handed pitcher who had success in the National League but the Cardinals’ Tim McCarver caused him trouble, hitting two grand slams against him.

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Gaylord Perry & His Masterpiece Vs. Cardinals

On a night when Juan Marichal was supposed to start for the Giants, Gaylord Perry got the call instead and outdueled the most dominant pitcher in baseball.

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Steve Carlton Learned to Hit Long Ball With Cardinals

In the Year of the Pitcher, Steve Carlton showed he could hit as well as pitch for the Cardinals.

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Why Red Schoendienst Put Curt Flood In Cleanup Spot

Desperate to fill the cleanup spot in the order with a potent bat, Cardinals rookie manager Red Schoendienst turned to Curt Flood, a player better known for scoring, not driving in, runs.

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Frank Lary Vs. Bob Gibson Matchups Favored Cardinals

Frank Lary, who mastered the Yankees during his prime with the Tigers, couldn’t beat the Cardinals when he was near the end of his pitching career with the Mets.

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Cardinals Pitching Was No Mystery To Don Lock

During a season in which the Cardinals won a National League pennant and World Series championship, Don Lock found the key to success against their formidable pitching.

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How Bob Gibson Brought Out The Best In Bob Bruce

Over a two-year period, when he lost far more than he won, Astros pitcher Bob Bruce prevailed in a series of duels with Cardinals ace Bob Gibson.

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Why Stan Musial Wanted Eddie Bressound For Cardinals

Though it was no blockbuster, the first trade made by Stan Musial as general manager brought to the Cardinals the infield insurance they needed.

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Mike Shannon & The Spring Training Intrigue Of 1967

Benefiting from the wisdom and experience of master instructors, Mike Shannon was a willing pupil in a grand experiment that was integral to the Cardinals becoming World Series champions in 1967.

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Cardinals Tried Phil Gagliano To Lure Lou Brock From Cubs

Phil Gagliano, not Ernie Broglio, could have been the key player involved in one of the most lopsided trades in favor of the Cardinals.

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Remembering Six Cardinals Who Passed Away In 2106

Our 11th annual feature remembering six former St. Louis Cardinals who passed away during the last year, including Garagiola, Gagliano and the then-oldest former player, age 98.

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Phil Gagliano Was 'Secret Weapon' For Cardinals Long Before Jose Oquendo

Phil Gagliano isn’t going to be inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame. His name won’t be celebrated in front of big crowds at Ballpark Village, chiseled on a bronze plaque, surrounded by red jackets and loud applause.

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Remembering Phil Gagliano

Former Cardinals infielder and 1967 World Series champion passed away Thursday at the age of 74.

Viva El Birdos

Phil Gagliano Dies At 74

Former Memphian Phil Gagliano, who played major league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1960s and appeared in two World Series, died Monday at his home outside Branson, Missouri.

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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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