1941

Stan Musial

September 17, 1941: Stan Musial makes his debut

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On September 17, 1941, the greatest Cardinal of all time, Stan Musial, made his major-league debut. Sandwiched between center fielder Johnny Hopp and first baseman Johnny Mize in the No. 3 spot in the Cardinals’ lineup, 20-year-old Musial had two hits, including a two-run double, in the Cardinals’ 3-2 win over the Boston Braves. The […]

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Lon Warneke

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

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After throwing four one-hitters in his 12-year major-league career, Lon Warneke could be forgiven for thinking that perhaps the elusive no-hitter simply wasn’t meant to be. There was his season-opening game with the Chicago Cubs in 1934, when Adam Comorosky singled to center field with one out in the ninth. Five days later, he threw

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