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
RANDY AROZARENA
January 9, 2020: Cardinals trade Randy Arozarena to Tampa Bay
JOHNNY BEAZLEY
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
September 30, 1934: Dizzy Dean’s 30th win clinches the National League pennant
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
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
BILL DOAK
J.D. DREW
CHRIS DUNCAN
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
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
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
TYLER GREENE
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
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 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
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
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
April 21, 1991: Ray Lankford runs over Darren Daulton for winning run
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
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 19, 2006: Cardinals win NLCS Game 7, clinch World Series berth
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
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
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
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
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
October 19, 2006: Cardinals win NLCS Game 7, clinch World Series berth
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
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
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 VINAMay 24, 2006: Adam Wainwright homers in his first big-league at-bat
October 19, 2006: Cardinals win NLCS Game 7, clinch World Series berth
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
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