Cardinals History By Player

MATT ADAMS

May 20, 2017: Cardinals trade Matt Adams for Juan Yepez

GROVER CLEVELAND ALEXANDER

October 3, 1926: Cardinals even the 1926 World Series behind the heroics of Alexander and Southworth

October 9, 1926: Cardinals clobber Yankees 10-2 in World Series Game 6

October 10, 1926: Alexander saves Game 7 as Cardinals clinch their first World Series title January 18, 1938: Former World Series hero Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Hall of Fame

TOM ALSTON

April 13, 1954: Tom Alston, Wally Moon make history in their big-league debuts

JOAQUIN ANDUJAR

June 7, 1981: The Cardinals trade for Joaquin Andujar

October 20, 1982: Joaquin Andujar and Bruce Sutter stifle the Brewers to win World Series Game 7

May 15, 1984: Andujar calls his shot, hits grand slam

December 10, 1985: Cardinals trade Joaquin Andujar

RICK ANKIEL

October 3, 2000: Rick Ankiel develops the yips

August 9, 2007: Rick Ankiel returns to the majors – as an outfielder

NOLAN ARENADO

February 1, 2021: Rockies trade Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals

April 8, 2021: Arenado hits game-winning homer in his home debut at Busch Stadium

July 1-2, 2022: Nolan Arenado hits for the cycle, then blasts the first of four consecutive Cardinals homers

RANDY AROZARENA

January 9, 2020: Cardinals trade Randy Arozarena to Tampa Bay

JOHNNY BEAZLEY

October 5, 1942: Whitey Kurowski ninth-inning home run lifts Cardinals to the 1942 World Series title

LES BELL

October 9, 1926: Cardinals clobber Yankees 10-2 in World Series Game 6

CARLOS BELTRAN

December 22, 2011: Cardinals sign Carlos Beltran in wake of Pujols’ departure

ANDY BENES

December 23, 1995: Cardinals sign Ron Gant and Andy Benes

LANCE BERKMAN

How the Cardinals added Lance Berkman ahead of the 2011 season

October 19, 2011: Cardinals win World Series Game 1

October 27, 2011: David Freese’s home run caps historic World Series Game 6

BOBBY BONILLA

January 5, 2001: Cardinals sign Bobby Bonilla

JIM BOTTOMLEY

October 3, 1926: Cardinals even the 1926 World Series behind the heroics of Alexander and Southworth

July 15, 1927: Jim Bottomley gets five hits, becomes second Cardinal to hit for the cycle in a 9-7 comeback win

July 6, 1929: Jim Bottomley and Chick Hafey each hit grand slams in Cardinals’ 28-6 win over the Phillies

August 5, 1931: Jim Bottomley collects six hits vs. the Pirates

PETER BOURJOS

November 22, 2013: Cardinals trade Freese and Salas for Bourjos and Grichuk

KEN BOYER

February 18, 1955: Cardinals sign Ken Boyer to his first big-league contract

September 14, 1961: Ken Boyer hits walk-off home run to complete the cycle

June 16, 1964: Ken Boyer hits for the cycle and Lou Brock makes his first start for the Cardinals in 7-1 win

October 11, 1964: Ken Boyer’s grand slam wins Game 4 of the World Series

November 23, 1964: Ken Boyer is named National League MVP

ROGER BRESNAHAN

July 11, 1911: Cardinals spring into action to save lives following horrific train crash

LOU BROCK

June 15, 1964: Cardinals acquire Lou Brock in trade for Ernie Broglio

June 16, 1964: Ken Boyer hits for the cycle and Lou Brock makes his first start for the Cardinals in 7-1 win

May 12, 1966: Lou Brock drives in the game-winning run in Cardinals’ first game at Busch Stadium II

July 3, 1967: Brock stolen base ignites brawl between Cardinals and Reds

October 12, 1967: Bob Gibson pitches Cardinals past the ‘Impossible Dream’ Red Sox in Game 7

September 10, 1974: Lou Brock breaks Maury Wills’ single-season stolen base record

May 27, 1975: Lou Brock hits for the cycle

August 29, 1977: Lou Brock breaks Cobb’s career stolen-base record

How Lou Brock and Bob Kennedy helped Keith Hernandez reach his potential

August 13, 1979: Lou Brock collects his 3,000th career hit in resurgent final season

January 7, 1985: Lou Brock is elected to the Hall of Fame

ERNIE BROGLIO

June 15, 1964: Cardinals acquire Lou Brock in trade for Ernie Broglio

GLENN BRUMMER

August 22, 1982: Glenn Brummer steals home and becomes an unlikely Cardinals hero

TOM BRUNANSKY

April 22, 1988: Cardinals trade Tom Herr to the Twins for Tom Brunansky

May 4, 1990: Cardinals trade Tom Brunansky to Boston for Lee Smith

KEN BOYER

June 16, 1964: Ken Boyer hits for the cycle and Lou Brock makes his first start for the Cardinals in 7-1 win

October 11, 1964: Ken Boyer’s grand slam wins Game 4 of the World Series

HARRY CARAY

October 9: 1969: Why Harry Caray was fired as Cardinals broadcaster

STEVE CARLTON

September 15, 1969: Steve Carlton sets record with 19 strikeouts vs. Mets

September 28, 1971: Steve Carlton reaches 20 wins in his final game with the Cardinals

February 25, 1972: Cardinals trade Steve Carlton to the Phillies

CHRIS CARPENTER

December 13, 2002: Cardinals sign Chris Carpenter

Chris Carpenter’s Cy Young Award-winning 2005 season (Part 1)

Chris Carpenter’s Cy Young Award-winning 2005 season (Part 2)

Chris Carpenter’s Cy Young Award-winning 2005 season (Part 3)

Chris Carpenter’s Cy Young Award-winning 2005 season (Part 4)

October 7, 2011: Carpenter outduels Halladay to send the Cardinals to the NLCS

October 19, 2011: Cardinals win World Series Game 1

October 28, 2011: Cardinals capture their 11th world championship

MATT CARPENTER

July 20, 2018: Matt Carpenter hits three homers, two doubles in historic 5-for-5 game

ORLANDO CEPEDA

May 8, 1966: Cardinals trade for future MVP Orlando Cepeda

November 7, 1967: Voters unanimously name Orlando Cepeda NL MVP

March 17, 1969: Cardinals trade Orlando Cepeda for Joe Torre

March 2, 1999: Orlando Cepeda is elected to the Hall of Fame

ADRON CHAMBERS

September 16, 2011: Adron Chambers’ first MLB hit pulls Cardinals within 3 1/2 games of the wild card-leading Braves

JACK CLARK

February 1, 1985: Cardinals finalize trade for Jack Clark

October 16, 1985: Jack Clark home run wins Game 6 of the 1985 NLCS

July 7, 1987: Steve Lake and Jack Clark lead Cardinals to late-night doubleheader sweep

January 6, 1988: Jack Clark signs with the Yankees

WILL CLARK

July 24, 1988: Ozzie Smith and Jose Oquendo fight Giants slugger Will Clark

November 2, 2000: Will Clark retires as a Cardinal

ROYCE CLAYTON

July 31, 1998: Cardinals trade Todd Stottlemyre and Royce Clayton

VINCE COLEMAN

April 18, 1985: Vince Coleman steals two bags in his MLB debut

May 21, 1985: Vince Coleman’s first career homer stays inside the park

October 13, 1985: Busch Stadium’s automated tarp runs over Vince Coleman’s legs

November 27, 1985: Vince Coleman win the National League Rookie of the Year Award

RIPPER COLLINS

September 21, 1934: Hours after his brother throws a three-hit shutout, Paul Dean throws the second no-hitter in Cardinals history

WILLSON CONTRERAS

May 6, 2023: Cardinals announce Willson Contreras is changing positions

September 18, 2023: Adam Wainwright earns his 200th win

MORT COOPER

October 27, 1942: Mort Cooper wins the MVP Award

May 23, 1945: Cardinals trade former MVP Mort Cooper to the Braves

ALLEN CRAIG

October 19, 2011: Cardinals win World Series Game 1

October 27, 2011: David Freese’s home run caps historic World Series Game 6

October 28, 2011: Cardinals capture their 11th world championship

July 21, 2012: Cardinals tie franchise record with 12-run rally vs. Cubs

March 8, 2013: Cardinals sign Allen Craig to a five-year extension

July 31, 2014: Cardinals trade Allen Craig, Joe Kelly to acquire John Lackey

ROGER CRAIG

November 4, 1963: Cardinals acquire Roger Craig in trade with Mets

October 11, 1964: Ken Boyer’s grand slam wins Game 4 of the World Series

JOE CUNNINGHAM

June 30, 1954: Joe Cunningham drives in five in his major-league debut

KEN DAYLEY

June 15, 1984: Cardinals trade Ken Oberkfell for Ken Dayley and Mike Jorgensen

DIZZY DEAN

September 28, 1930: Dizzy Dean makes his major-league debut

July 1, 1934: Dizzy Dean pitches 17 frames and Joe Medwick hits a game-winning homer in 18-inning marathon

September 30, 1934: Dizzy Dean’s 30th win clinches the National League pennant

October 9, 1934: Dizzy Dean shuts out Detroit and Joe Medwick nearly sparks a riot as the Cardinals win World Series Game 7

May 5, 1935: Dizzy Dean faces Babe Ruth

July 16, 1935: Dizzy Dean wins over the crowd as he accepts the NL MVP trophy

July 27, 1953: Dizzy Dean is inducted into the Hall of Fame

July 17, 1974: Bob Gibson throws 3,000th strikeout the same day Dizzy Dean passes away

PAUL DEAN

May 11, 1934: Paul Dean emerges with extra-inning win over Carl Hubbell and the defending world champion Giants

September 21, 1934: Hours after his brother throws a three-hit shutout, Paul Dean throws the second no-hitter in Cardinals history

PAUL DeJONG

May 28, 2017: Paul DeJong homers in his first major league at-bat

BILL DeLANCEY

May 7, 1940: Cardinals clobber seven home runs in 18-2 rout of the Dodgers

JOSE DeLEON

February 9, 1988: Cardinals trade Horton and Johnson for DeLeon

DELINO DeSHIELDS

November 20, 1996: Cardinals sign Delino DeShields

BRANDON DICKSON

September 1, 2011: Pujols homers twice, Holliday hits his 200th career home run, and the Cardinals call on a rookie pitcher to sweep Brewers

BILL DOAK

June 11, 1917: Bill Doak pitches 15 innings and Mike Gonzalez steals home in Cardinals’ extra-inning win

J.D. DREW

December 13, 2003: Cardinals deal J.D. Drew and Eli Marrero to get Jason Marquis, Ray King, and Adam Wainwright

CHRIS DUNCAN

April 6, 2007: A clutch double play and three RBIs from Chris Duncan help Adam Wainwright win his first MLB start

DENNIS ECKERSLEY

February 13, 1996: A’s trade Dennis Eckersley to the Cardinals

April 3, 1996: Stottlemyre, Eckersley earn Cardinals firsts in win vs. Mets

DAVID ECKSTEIN

December 23, 2004: David Eckstein signs with the Cardinals

October 27, 2006: Cardinals win the 2007 World Series as Jeff Weaver outpitches Justin Verlander

JIM EDMONDS

March 23, 2000: Cardinals trade Kent Bottenfield and Adam Kennedy for Jim Edmonds

April 5, 2000: Jim Edmonds hits his first Cardinals home run

September 4, 2004: Jim Edmonds hits his 300th career home run

October 20, 2004: Jim Edmonds walk-off homer wins Game 6 of the 2004 NLCS

October 21, 2004: Jeff Suppan pitches Cardinals past Roger Clemens and the Astros

February 18, 2011: Jim Edmonds retires

JUAN ENCARNACION

August 31, 2007: Juan Encarnacion suffers career-ending eye injury

CURT FLOOD

December 5, 1957: The Reds trade Curt Flood to the Cardinals

How Bill White, Curt Flood, and others integrated Cardinals spring training

October 12, 1967: Bob Gibson pitches Cardinals past the ‘Impossible Dream’ Red Sox in Game 7

October 7, 1969: Curt Flood refuses trade to the Phillies, setting up legal battle over the reserve clause

BOB FORSCH

July 12, 1974: Bob Forsch throws a complete-game shutout for his first career win

April 16, 1978: Bob Forsch throws the most controversial no-hitter in Cardinals history

September 26, 1983: Bob Forsch throws his second no-hitter August 10, 1986: Bob Forsch hits a grand slam to top the Pirates, 5-4

DEXTER FOWLER

December 9, 2016: Cardinals sign Dexter Fowler

DAVID FREESE

September 21, 2011: Freese’s game-winning home run pulls Cardinals within 1 1/2 games of the Braves

October 5, 2011: Rally Squirrel and David Freese emerge as postseason heroes

October 16, 2011: Cardinals win the National League championship

October 27, 2011: David Freese’s home run caps historic World Series Game 6

October 28, 2011: Cardinals capture their 11th world championship

July 21, 2012: Cardinals tie franchise record with 12-run rally vs. Cubs

November 22, 2013: Cardinals trade Freese and Salas for Bourjos and Grichuk

June 17, 2023: David Freese declines the Cardinals Hall of Fame

FRANKIE FRISCH

May 11, 1934: Paul Dean emerges with extra-inning win over Carl Hubbell and the defending world champion Giants

October 9, 1934: Dizzy Dean shuts out Detroit and Joe Medwick nearly sparks a riot as the Cardinals win World Series Game 7

January 21, 1947: Frankie Frisch is elected to the Hall of Fame

GARY GAETTI

December 18, 1995: Cardinals sign Gary Gaetti

July 12, 1996: Gant, Gaetti pace Cardinals’ seven home runs in win over the Cubs

ANDRES GALARRAGA

November 25, 1991: Cardinals trade Ken Hill for Andres Galarraga

RON GANT

December 23, 1995: Cardinals sign Ron Gant and Andy Benes

July 12, 1996: Gant, Gaetti pace Cardinals’ seven home runs in win over the Cubs

JAIME GARCIA

October 14, 2011: Cardinals capitalize on Brewers’ errors to win NLCS Game 5

BOB GIBSON

July 30, 1959: Bob Gibson shuts out the Reds in his first career start

May 20, 1964: Gibson strikes out 12 Cubs in a 1-0 shutout

October 12, 1964: Tim McCarver’s extra-inning homer wins World Series Game 5

July 3, 1967: Brock stolen base ignites brawl between Cardinals and Reds

July 15, 1967: Bob Gibson faces three Pirates with a broken leg

October 12, 1967: Bob Gibson pitches Cardinals past the ‘Impossible Dream’ Red Sox in Game 7

November 13, 1968: Bob Gibson named National League MVP

November 3, 1970: Bob Gibson wins his second Cy Young Award

August 14, 1971: Bob Gibson pitches his ‘greatest game,’ no-hits the Pirates

July 17, 1974: Bob Gibson throws 3,000th strikeout the same day Dizzy Dean passes away

January 15, 1981: Bob Gibson is elected to the Hall of Fame

TROY GLAUS

January 14, 2008: Cardinals trade Scott Rolen to the Blue Jays for Troy Glaus

MARCO GONZALES

July 21, 2017: Cardinals trade Marco Gonzales for Tyler O’Neill

MIKE GONZALEZ

June 11, 1917: Bill Doak pitches 15 innings and Mike Gonzalez steals home in Cardinals’ extra-inning win

TYLER GREENE

September 16, 2011: Adron Chambers’ first MLB hit pulls Cardinals within 3 1/2 games of the wild card-leading Braves

RANDAL GRICHUK

November 22, 2013: Cardinals trade Freese and Salas for Bourjos and Grichuk

January 19, 2018: Cardinals trade Randal Grichuk

MARK GRUDZIELANEK

April 27, 2005: Mark Grudzielanek hits for the cycle

PEDRO GUERRERO

August 16, 1988: Cardinals trade John Tudor for Pedro Guerrero

CHICK HAFEY

July 6, 1929: Jim Bottomley and Chick Hafey each hit grand slams in Cardinals’ 28-6 win over the Phillies

April 11, 1932: Cardinals trade defending NL batting champion and future Hall of Famer Chick Hafey

JESSE HAINES

July 17, 1924: Jesse Haines throws the first no-hitter in Cardinals history

June 23, 1926: Rogers Hornsby tallies his 2,000th hit and slugs key grand slam in Cardinals win

October 5, 1926: Jesse Haines leads Cardinals to Game 3 World Series win

October 10, 1926: Alexander saves Game 7 as Cardinals clinch their first World Series title

February 1, 1970: The Veterans Committee elects Jesse Haines to the Hall of Fame

BO HART

June 19, 2003: Bo Hart makes his debut and sparks the Cardinals

GEORGE HENDRICK

May 26, 1978: Cardinals bolster lineup with trade for George Hendrick

December 12, 1984: Cardinals trade George Hendrick to the Pirates for John Tudor

TOM HENKE

December 12, 1994: Tom Henke signs deal to play his final season in St. Louis

August 18, 1995: Tom Henke gets his 300th career save

KEITH HERNANDEZ

How Lou Brock and Bob Kennedy helped Keith Hernandez reach his potential

Keith Hernandez Part 1: Road to the MVP

Keith Hernandez Part 2: Champions in ’82, Traded in ’83

Keith Hernandez Part 3: Post-Cardinals Career and Legacy

TOM HERR

April 18, 1987: Tom Herr’s 10th-inning grand slam lifts Cardinals over the Mets on Seat Cushion Night

April 22, 1988: Cardinals trade Tom Herr to the Twins for Tom Brunansky

WHITEY HERZOG

June 17, 1956: Whitey Herzog steals home

June 9, 1980: Whitey Herzog manages his first game for the St. Louis Cardinals

July 6, 1990: Whitey Herzog resigns as Cardinals manager

July 25, 2010: Whitey Herzog is inducted into the Hall of Fame

JASON HEYWARD

November 17, 2014: Cardinals trade for Jason Heyward following Oscar Taveras’s passing

KEN HILL

November 25, 1991: Cardinals trade Ken Hill for Andres Galarraga

MATT HOLLIDAY

July 24, 2009: Cardinals acquire Matt Holliday in trade with A’s

January 5, 2010: Cardinals sign Matt Holliday to a record seven-year contract

September 1, 2011: Pujols homers twice, Holliday hits his 200th career home run, and the Cardinals call on a rookie pitcher to sweep Brewers

October 14, 2011: Cardinals capitalize on Brewers’ errors to win NLCS Game 5

October 16, 2011: Cardinals win the National League championship

October 22, 2011: Albert Pujols slugs three home runs in Game 3 of the World Series

BOB HORNER

January 14, 1988: Cardinals sign Bob Horner despite Herzog’s initial concerns

ROGERS HORNSBY

June 23, 1926: Rogers Hornsby tallies his 2,000th hit and slugs key grand slam in Cardinals win

January 20, 1942: Rogers Hornsby is elected to the Hall of Fame

RICKY HORTON

February 9, 1988: Cardinals trade Horton and Johnson for DeLeon

AL HRABOSKY

September 22, 1974: Ted Simmons and Al Hrabosky spark Cardinals-Cubs brawl

May 9, 1977: Al Hrabosky and the gypsy war gods stifle Reds

REX HUDLER

April 23, 1990: Cardinals trade for the “Wonder Dog,” Rex Hudler

JASON ISRINGHAUSEN

December 10, 2001: Cardinals sign Jason Isringhausen

JULIAN JAVIER

May 28, 1960: Cardinals trade Vinegar Bend Mizell for Julian Javier

JON JAY

October 10, 2011: Pujols drives in five as Cardinals even the NLCS

October 12, 2011: Cardinals’ bullpen stars in NLCS Game 3 win

GREGG JEFFERIES

February 12, 1993: Cardinals trade Felix Jose to the Royals for Gregg Jefferies

JOSE JIMENEZ

June 25, 1999: Cardinals rookie Jose Jimenez out-duels Randy Johnson with no-hitter

FELIX JOSE

February 12, 1993: Cardinals trade Felix Jose to the Royals for Gregg Jefferies

JIM KAAT

April 30, 1980: Cardinals acquire Jim Kaat to shore up their bullpen

JOHNNY KEANE

October 16, 1964: Johnny Keane quits one day after winning the World Series

JOE KELLY

July 31, 2014: Cardinals trade Allen Craig, Joe Kelly to acquire John Lackey

DARRYL KILE

November 16, 1999: Cardinals trade for Darryl Kile

June 22, 2002: Darryl Kile passes away

WHITEY KUROWSKI

October 5, 1942: Whitey Kurowski ninth-inning home run lifts Cardinals to the 1942 World Series title

JOHN LACKEY

July 31, 2014: Cardinals trade Allen Craig, Joe Kelly to acquire John Lackey

JEFF LAHTI

April 1, 1982: Cardinals acquire reliever Jeff Lahti in trade with Reds

EDDIE LAKE

May 7, 1940: Cardinals clobber seven home runs in 18-2 rout of the Dodgers

STEVE LAKE

July 7, 1987: Steve Lake and Jack Clark lead Cardinals to late-night doubleheader sweep

MAX LANIER

October 9, 1944: Cardinals clinch World Series victory over the Browns in the Trolley Car Series

RAY LANKFORD

August 21, 1990: Ray Lankford provides spark in his big-league debut

September 15, 1991: Rookie Ray Lankford homers to complete the cycle

August 2, 2001: Cardinals trade Ray Lankford for Woody Williams

TONY LA RUSSA

October 23, 1995: Cardinals name Tony La Russa manager

October 27, 2011: David Freese’s home run caps historic World Series Game 6

October 28, 2011: Cardinals capture their 11th world championship

October 31, 2011: Tony La Russa retires on a winning note

JASON LARUE

August 10, 2010: Brawl vs. Reds ends Jason LaRue’s career

TOM LAWLESS

October 21, 1987: The Tom Lawless bat flip

JON LESTER

September 20, 2021: Jon Lester earns his 200th career win

MATTHEW LIBERATORE

January 9, 2020: Cardinals trade Randy Arozarena to Tampa Bay

KYLE LOHSE

March 13, 2008: Cardinals sign Kyle Lohse

LANCE LYNN

October 12, 2011: Cardinals’ bullpen stars in NLCS Game 3 win

JOHN MABRY

May 18, 1996: John Mabry hits for the cycle

JOE MAGRANE

How Joe Magrane won the 1988 ERA title with just five wins

ROGER MARIS

December 8, 1966: Yankees trade Roger Maris to the Cardinals

May 9, 1967: Roger Maris hits his first Cardinals home run

PEPPER MARTIN

May 5, 1933: Pepper Martin hits for the cycle in 5-3 win vs. the Phillies

May 7, 1940: Cardinals clobber seven home runs in 18-2 rout of the Dodgers

JOSE MARTINEZ

January 9, 2020: Cardinals trade Randy Arozarena to Tampa Bay

TINO MARTINEZ

Why Tino Martinez disappointed in two seasons with the Cardinals

MIKE MATHENY

December 15, 1999: How the Cardinals signed future Gold Glove winner Mike Matheny

November 14, 2011: Cardinals name Mike Matheny manager

July 14, 2018: Cardinals fire manager Mike Matheny

DAL MAXVILL

February 25, 1985: Cardinals hire Dal Maxvill as GM

BAKE McBRIDE

September 11, 1974: Cardinals beat the Mets in 25-inning marathon game

September 22, 1974: Ted Simmons and Al Hrabosky spark Cardinals-Cubs brawl

November 26, 1974: Bake McBride wins the NL Rookie of the Year Award

TIM McCARVER

October 12, 1964: Tim McCarver’s extra-inning homer wins World Series Game 5

JOE McEWING

March 18, 2000: Cardinals trade Super Joe McEwing for Jesse Orosco

WILLIE McGEE

October 21, 1981: Yankees’ outfield logjam allows Cardinals to trade for Willie McGee

October 15, 1982: Willie McGee homers twice as Cardinals win Game 3 of the World Series

June 23, 1984: Willie McGee hits for the cycle in the ‘Ryne Sandberg game’

November 18, 1985: Willie McGee is named National League MVP

August 29, 1990: Cardinals trade Willie McGee to the Athletics

December 15, 1995: Willie McGee returns to St. Louis

September 2, 1996: Ozzie Smith and Willie McGee spark Cardinals’ comeback

April 8, 1997: Willie McGee hits his first career walk-off home run

MARK McGWIRE

July 31, 1997: Cardinals trade for Mark McGwire

August 8, 1997: Mark McGwire hits his first Cardinals home run in his Busch Stadium debut

March 31, 1998: Mark McGwire grand slam lifts Cardinals to season-opening win

July 26, 1998: McGwire’s 44th home run breaks Johnny Mize’s 1940 record

September 8, 1998: McGwire breaks Maris’s home run record with No. 62

September 27, 1998: Mark McGwire hits his 70th home run of the season

JOE MEDWICK

July 1, 1934: Dizzy Dean pitches 17 frames and Joe Medwick hits a game-winning homer in 18-inning marathon

October 9, 1934: Dizzy Dean shuts out Detroit and Joe Medwick nearly sparks a riot as the Cardinals win World Series Game 7

June 29, 1935: Joe Medwick caps cycle with a home run off the foul pole

January 23, 1968: Joe Medwick is elected to the Hall of Fame

SHELBY MILLER

May 10, 2013: Shelby Miller allows a leadoff hitter, then retires the next 27 batters

November 17, 2014: Cardinals trade for Jason Heyward following Oscar Taveras’s passing

JOHNNY MIZE

May 7, 1940: Cardinals clobber seven home runs in 18-2 rout of the Dodgers

July 13, 1940: Johnny Mize hits walk-off triple to complete the cycle

March 11, 1981: Johnny Mize is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee

VINEGAR BEND MIZELL

May 28, 1960: Cardinals trade Vinegar Bend Mizell for Julian Javier

YADIER MOLINA

June 3, 2004: Molina gets two hits, throws out first baserunner in his debut game

October 22, 2011: Albert Pujols slugs three home runs in Game 3 of the World Series

October 28, 2011: Cardinals capture their 11th world championship

March 1, 2012: Cardinals and Yadier Molina agree to a five-year contract extension

September 24, 2020: Yadier Molina gets his 2,000th career hit

September 14, 2022: Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina set new battery record with 325th start together

October 2, 2022: Cardinals bid farewell to Pujols and Molina

WALLY MOON

April 13, 1954: Tom Alston, Wally Moon make history in their big-league debuts

May 25, 1954: Wally Moon steals four bases, nearly ties 50-year-old NL record

May 5, 1955: Wally Moon sends Tommy Lasorda to the hospital

MATT MORRIS

January 4, 2002: Matt Morris, Cardinals agree to a three-year deal

JASON MOTTE

October 10, 2011: Pujols drives in five as Cardinals even the NLCS

October 12, 2011: Cardinals’ bullpen stars in NLCS Game 3 win

October 16, 2011: Cardinals win the National League championship

October 28, 2011: Cardinals capture their 11th world championship

JOHN MOZELIAK

October 31, 2007: Cardinals name John Mozeliak GM

MARK MULDER

December 18, 2004: Cardinals trade for Mark Mulder

STAN MUSIAL

September 17, 1941: Stan Musial makes his debut

September 23, 1941: Stan Musial hits his first career home run

October 9, 1944: Cardinals clinch World Series victory over the Browns in the Trolley Car Series

March 4, 1948: Stan Musial ends brief spring training holdout

July 24, 1949: Stan Musial hits for the cycle, powers Cardinals into first place

December 2, 1948: Stan Musial wins his third MVP Award

May 2, 1954: Stan Musial hits record five home runs in doubleheader vs. Giants

July 12, 1955: Stan Musial hits a walk-off home run in the All-Star Game

January 29, 1958: Cardinals name Stan Musial the NL’s first $100,000 player

May 13, 1958: Musial reaches 3,000 hits

June 23, 1961: Musial homers twice, drives in seven to power Cardinals past the Giants

July 8, 1962: 41-year-old Stan Musial hits three homers to power Cardinals past the Mets

January 23, 1967: Stan Musial is named general manager

August 4, 1968: Cardinals unveil the Stan Musial statue

January 21, 1969: Stan Musial is elected to the Hall of Fame

February 15, 2011: Stan Musial receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom

KEN OBERKFELL

June 15, 1984: Cardinals trade Ken Oberkfell for Ken Dayley and Mike Jorgensen

TYLER O’NEILL

July 21, 2017: Cardinals trade Marco Gonzales for Tyler O’Neill

JOSE OQUENDO

April 2, 1985: Cardinals trade for ‘Secret Weapon’ Jose Oquendo

July 24, 1988: Ozzie Smith and Jose Oquendo fight Giants slugger Will Clark

MARCELL OZUNA

April 9, 2019: The story behind Marcell Ozuna’s spectacular(ly misplayed) wall climb

TOM PAGNOZZI

November 26, 1991: Tom Pagnozzi wins his first Gold Glove

TONY PENA

April 1, 1987: Pirates trade all-star catcher Tony Pena to the Cardinals

TERRY PENDLETON

July 18, 1984: Terry Pendleton gets three hits in his MLB debut

DARRELL PORTER

December 7, 1980: Whitey Herzog’s roster rebuild begins with Darrell Porter

ALBERT PUJOLS

April 6, 2001: Pujols hits his first career homer in breakout game

November 12, 2001: Albert Pujols is unanimous Rookie of the Year selection

February 19, 2004: Albert Pujols signs a team-record $100 million extension with the Cardinals

July 20, 2004: Albert Pujols goes 5-for-5 with three home runs in Cardinals’ comeback

October 17, 2005: Albert Pujols’ ninth-inning homer off Brad Lidge wins NLCS Game 5

November 15, 2005: Albert Pujols wins his first NL MVP Award

April 16, 2006: Albert Pujols hits three home runs, including walk-off, to beat the Reds

June 4-5, 2011: Pujols hits back-to-back walk-off home runs against the Cubs

September 1, 2011: Pujols homers twice, Holliday hits his 200th career home run, and the Cardinals call on a rookie pitcher to sweep Brewers

October 10, 2011: Pujols drives in five as Cardinals even the NLCS

October 16, 2011: Cardinals win the National League championship

October 22, 2011: Albert Pujols slugs three home runs in Game 3 of the World Series

October 28, 2011: Cardinals capture their 11th world championship

March 28, 2022: Albert Pujols returns to the Cardinals

September 23, 2022: Albert Pujols hits his 700th home run

October 2, 2022: Cardinals bid farewell to Pujols and Molina

COLBY RASMUS

July 27, 2011: Cardinals trade Rasmus to Toronto, bolster their pitching for World Series run

EDGAR RENTERIA

December 14, 1998: Cardinals fill their shortstop need with trade for Edgar Renteria

ANTHONY REYES

October 21, 2006: How Anthony Reyes won Game 1 of the 2006 World Series

SCOTT ROLEN

July 29, 2002: Cardinals trade for all-star third baseman Scott Rolen

October 21, 2004: Jeff Suppan pitches Cardinals past Roger Clemens and the Astros

January 14, 2008: Cardinals trade Scott Rolen to the Blue Jays for Troy Glaus

January 24, 2023: Scott Rolen is elected to the Hall of Fame

JACK ROTHROCK

May 11, 1934: Paul Dean emerges with extra-inning win over Carl Hubbell and the defending world champion Giants

FERNANDO SALAS

October 2, 2011: Cardinals rally vs. Cliff Lee to win Game 2 of the NLDS

October 12, 2011: Cardinals’ bullpen stars in NLCS Game 3 win

November 22, 2013: Cardinals trade Freese and Salas for Bourjos and Grichuk

RED SCHOENDIENST

July 11, 1950: How Red Schoendienst called his shot at the 1950 all-star game

June 14, 1956: The Cardinals trade Red Schoendienst to the Giants

March 7, 1961: Red Schoendienst turns down other offers to return to St. Louis

June 27, 1973: Joe Torre hits for the cycle with an assist from Red Schoendienst

February 28, 1989: Red Schoendienst is elected to the Hall of Fame

SKIP SCHUMAKER

July 21, 2012: Cardinals tie franchise record with 12-run rally vs. Cubs

MIKE SHANNON

September 11, 1963: Mike Shannon hits his first career home run

MIKE SHILDT

August 28, 2018: Cardinals name Mike Shildt manager

TED SIMMONS

September 22, 1974: Ted Simmons and Al Hrabosky spark Cardinals-Cubs brawl

December 7, 1980: Whitey Herzog’s roster rebuild begins with Darrell Porter

ENOS SLAUGHTER

October 15, 1946: How Enos Slaughter and his “mad dash” won the 1946 World Series

April 11, 1954: Cardinals trade Enos Slaughter to the Yankees

BUD SMITH

September 3, 2001: Rookie Bud Smith throws a no-hitter

LEE SMITH

May 4, 1990: Cardinals trade Tom Brunansky to Boston for Lee Smith

August 25, 1991: Lee Smith earns his 300th career save

April 13, 1993: Lee Smith becomes baseball’s career saves leader

LONNIE SMITH

November 20, 1981: Cardinals trade for Lonnie Smith

September 4, 1982: Lonnie Smith ties NL record with five stolen bases

OZZIE SMITH

February 11, 1982: Cardinals, Padres finalize the Ozzie Smith-Garry Templeton trade

April 15, 1985: Ozzie Smith announces new contract, homers in Cardinals’ home opener

October 14, 1985: Cardinals fans ‘go crazy’ after Ozzie Smith hits a walk-off home run to win NLCS Game 5

March 29, 1988: Ozzie Smith’s GQ interview creates controversy

July 24, 1988: Ozzie Smith and Jose Oquendo fight Giants slugger Will Clark

April 26, 1992: Ozzie Smith swipes his 500th career stolen base

May 26, 1992: Ozzie Smith triples for his 2,000th career hit

June 19, 1996: Ozzie Smith announces he will retire at season’s end

September 2, 1996: Ozzie Smith and Willie McGee spark Cardinals’ comeback

January 8, 2002: Ozzie Smith is elected to the Hall of Fame

JOHN SMOLTZ

August 19, 2009: Cardinals sign John Smoltz in their push for postseason glory

BILLY SOUTHWORTH

October 3, 1926: Cardinals even the 1926 World Series behind the heroics of Alexander and Southworth

SCOTT SPIEZIO

February 17, 2006: Cardinals sign Scott Spiezio and spur a phenomenon

TODD STOTTLEMYRE

January 9, 1996: Cardinals acquire Todd Stottlemyre in trade with Athletics

April 3, 1996: Stottlemyre, Eckersley earn Cardinals firsts in win vs. Mets

July 31, 1998: Cardinals trade Todd Stottlemyre and Royce Clayton

JOHN STUPER

January 25, 1979: Cardinals acquire John Stuper in trade with the Pirates

JEFF SUPPAN

October 21, 2004: Jeff Suppan pitches Cardinals past Roger Clemens and the Astros

BRUCE SUTTER

December 9, 1980: Cubs trade Bruce Sutter to the Cardinals

October 20, 1982: Joaquin Andujar and Bruce Sutter stifle the Brewers to win World Series Game 7

SO TAGUCHI

January 29, 2002: Cardinals sign their first Japanese-born player, So Taguchi

FERNANDO TATIS

April 23, 1999: Fernando Tatis hits two grand slams in the same inning

JULIAN TAVAREZ

October 20, 2004: Jim Edmonds walk-off homer wins Game 6 of the 2004 NLCS

OSCAR TAVERAS

May 31, 2014: Oscar Taveras homers in his major-league debut

November 17, 2014: Cardinals trade for Jason Heyward following Oscar Taveras’s passing

GARRY TEMPLETON

August 26, 1981: Garry Templeton’s confrontation with fans leads to the Cardinals’ trade for Ozzie Smith

February 11, 1982: Cardinals, Padres finalize the Ozzie Smith-Garry Templeton trade

RYAN THERIOT

November 30, 2010: Ryan Theriot is traded to St. Louis and angers his former teammates in Chicago

LANE THOMAS

April 19, 2019: Lane Thomas hits two-run blast in his first major-league at-bat

MILT THOMPSON

December 16, 1988: Cardinals get Milt Thompson in trade with Phillies

GEORGE TOPORCER

George “Specs” Toporcer

JOE TORRE

March 17, 1969: Cardinals trade Orlando Cepeda for Joe Torre

June 27, 1973: Joe Torre hits for the cycle with an assist from Red Schoendienst

August 1, 1990: Cardinals name Joe Torre manager as Whiteyball era ends

JOHN TUDOR

December 12, 1984: Cardinals trade George Hendrick to the Pirates for John Tudor

August 16, 1988: Cardinals trade John Tudor for Pedro Guerrero

BOB UECKER

April 9, 1964: Cardinals trade for Bob Uecker

FERNANDO VALENZUELA

June 13, 1997: Cardinals get Fernando Valenzuela in trade with Padres

ANDY VAN SLYKE

April 1, 1987: Pirates trade all-star catcher Tony Pena to the Cardinals

FERNANDO VINA
CHRIS VON DER AHE
ADAM WAINWRIGHT

December 13, 2003: Cardinals deal J.D. Drew and Eli Marrero to get Jason Marquis, Ray King, and Adam Wainwright

May 24, 2006: Adam Wainwright homers in his first big-league at-bat

April 6, 2007: A clutch double play and three RBIs from Chris Duncan help Adam Wainwright win his first MLB start

March 20, 2008: Cardinals sign Adam Wainwright to his first contract extension

February 24, 2011: Cardinals announce that Adam Wainwright will require Tommy John surgery

March 28, 2013: Adam Wainwright signs five-year extension to remain in St. Louis

September 23, 2021: Adam Wainwright throws his 2,000th strikeout

September 14, 2022: Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina set new battery record with 325th start together

October 2, 2022: Cardinals bid farewell to Pujols and Molina

September 18, 2023: Adam Wainwright earns his 200th win

LARRY WALKER

August 6, 2004: Cardinals trade for Larry Walker as they make World Series push

LON WARNEKE

May 7, 1940: Cardinals clobber seven home runs in 18-2 rout of the Dodgers

August 30, 1941: Lon Warneke finally throws his no-hitter

RAY WASHBURN

September 18, 1968: Ray Washburn matches Gaylord Perry’s no-hitter

JEFF WEAVER

October 27, 2006: Cardinals win the 2007 World Series as Jeff Weaver outpitches Justin Verlander

BILL WHITE

March 25, 1959: Giants trade Bill White to the Cardinals

February 3, 1989: Bill White is named National League president

How Bill White, Curt Flood, and others integrated Cardinals spring training

MARK WHITEN

March 31, 1993: Indians trade Mark Whiten to the Cardinals

September 7, 1993: Mark Whiten homers four times

TED WILKS

October 9, 1944: Cardinals clinch World Series victory over the Browns in the Trolley Car Series

WOODY WILLIAMS

August 2, 2001: Cardinals trade Ray Lankford for Woody Williams

TODD WORRELL

November 24, 1986: Todd Worrell is named NL Rookie of the Year

JUAN YEPEZ

May 20, 2017: Cardinals trade Matt Adams for Juan Yepez

TODD ZEILE

August 3, 1991: Todd Zeile’s walk-off home run pulls the Cardinals into the pennant race

 

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