How Herman Franks Caught On With Cardinals

Herman Franks was a player, coach and manager in the major leagues for five decades and it all began with the Cardinals.

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Why Pepper Martin Made Comeback With Cardinals At 40

Pepper Martin interrupted a successful stint as a manager to return to the Cardinals as a player and help them get to another World Series.

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Why Joe Medwick Felt Slapped In The Face By Cardinals

After slicing his pay, the Cardinals cut deeper into the pride of Joe Medwick with a move he viewed as a public insult.

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How Cardinals, Browns Discriminated Against Black Fans

Much like being forced to ride in the back of a bus, African-American customers attending a National League Cardinals game or an American League Browns game at Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis were restricted to seats behind the outfield walls.

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Cardinals Ace Mort Cooper: Great Pitcher, Tragic Figure

Mort Cooper was a talented Cardinals pitcher with a troubled soul whose life was shortened by too much booze.

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Why Branch Rickey Wanted Ray Blades To Manage Cardinals

Ray Blades was a pitcher for an elementary school team when Branch Rickey first took notice of him and became impressed by his baseball skills.

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Cardinals Could Have Been In Houston Or Milwaukee

Sixty-five years ago today, an appeal filed on behalf of the St. Louis Cardinals over back taxes hit the news. What could have changed if the Cardinals would have left St. Louis?

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Best All-Time General Managers: No.2, Branch Rickey

One of the most-revered general managers and scouts in the game’s history finds his way to #2 on our list of the best all-time general managers

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Why Les Bell Went From Slugger To Outcast With Cardinals

Rogers Hornsby brought out the best in the baseball talents of Les Bell, and soon after Hornsby departed the Cardinals, Bell did, too.

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2018 Cardinals Hall Of Fame Nominees Announced

The St. Louis Cardinals have revealed Vince Coleman, Keith Hernandez, Jason Isringhausen, Ray Lankford, Scott Rolen, Lee Smith and John Tudor as the seven players nominated for possible induction into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, presented by Edward Jones. This year marks the first time that Coleman, Lankford, Smith and Tudor will appear on the fan ballot.
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The Cardinals Hall of Fame ballot has a fresh look this year, as it includes four first-time modern-day candidates for fans to consider for 2018 induction.
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The ballot for the 2018 Cardinals Hall of Fame has been released by the team. Ray Lankford, Vince Coleman, John Tudor and Lee Smith appear on the team’s Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. They join holdovers Keith Hernandez, Jason Isringhausen and Scott Rolen.
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Why Cardinals Got Sold To Robert Hannegan, Fred Saigh

In November 1947, Sam Breadon was 71 years old and he was thinking about mortality. He had been principal owner of the Cardinals for 27 years, operating the club with a hands-on approach, and he didn’t think he could do the job much longer.

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Why Bob O'Farrell Was One & Done As Cardinals Manager

Sam Breadon wasn’t satisfied with Bob O’Farrell managing the Cardinals to a 92-win season. Breadon, the club owner, wanted O’Farrell to perform at the level of a most valuable player, too.

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Why Branch Rickey Left Cardinals For Dodgers

Four weeks after experiencing one of his most satisfying feats _ a 1942 World Series championship for a Cardinals team composed primarily of players developed within the minor-league system he created _ Branch Rickey left the organization.

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Joe Medwick & His Surprise Cardinals Encore

Joe Medwick was at home in suburban St. Louis on a Sunday morning when he got an unexpected phone call from Sam Breadon, Cardinals owner. Breadon wanted to know whether Medwick would be interested in playing again for the 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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How Branch Rickey Escaped Browns, Joined Cardinals

In a move that shifted the balance of baseball power in St. Louis, Branch Rickey left the American League Browns and joined the National League Cardinals.

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How Red Schoendienst Earned His Shot With Cardinals

In his bid to join the Cardinals, Red Schoendienst had no trouble with the baseball skills part of the challenge. It was the hassle of everyday life that proved to be his biggest obstacle to becoming a professional player.

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How Bob O'Farrell Went From NL MVP To Cardinals Manager

In a move made as much for its public relations value as for on-field leadership, the Cardinals, in effect, hired two managers to replace Rogers Hornsby.

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Why Cardinals Traded Johnny Mize To Giants

Johnny Mize, the franchise’s all-time best left-handed power hitter, practically was given away by the Cardinals after he ran afoul of management.

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Billy Southworth & His Timely Home Run For Cardinals

Three months after he was traded by the Giants to the Cardinals, Billy Southworth hit a home run against his former team, providing the winning run in the victory that clinched the first National League pennant for St. Louis.

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