St. Louis Cardinals
Happy Birthday to the Style Master himself Mr. George Hendrick! Known as the 1st MLB player to wear his pants down to his ankles. George sported a logo-less batting helmet for a bit too, after a hot streak. They called him ‘Silent George’ for his years of not talking to the media. Quiet guys rule!
On June 23rd, 1984 St. Louis Cardinals Centerfielder Willie McGee became the 1st Cardinal in 9 years to hit for the cycle. Willie’s big day including 6 rbi came in defeat though as the Cards fell to the Cubs 12-11 in 11 innings. Can anybody tell us the Cardinal Great who had last hit for the cycle back in ‘75?
Bonus point awarded if you can also come up with the Nickname of this particular afternoon affair at Wrigley Field.
On May 14th, 1988 St. Louis Cardinals play everywhere guy, Jose ‘The Secret Weapon’ Oquendo moved to the mound from 1st base in the 16th inning of a marathon night against Atlanta. After pitching a couple of scoreless frames, Jose gave up a two run double to Ken Griffey Sr. taking the 7-5 loss for the Birds. It was the first time in twenty years that a non pitcher was apart of a decision.
Who can tell us the Outfielder who earned a Pitching Win back in 1968?
The Day Rocky Pitched - By John Thorn
Rocky Colavito
Did you guys know that St. Louis Cardinals speedster Vince Coleman is the 1st Major Leaguer to steal over 100 bases in their first three seasons? Here’s another tidbit about Vince. He led the NL in stolen bases for 6 straight seasons!! (‘85-’90)
On This Day - October 2nd, 1968 - St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Bob Gibson sets a World Series Record by striking out 17 Detriot Tigers in a 4-0 Game 1 victory. The record # 17 still stands today. The Tigers would go on to take the World Series in seven games. Overcoming a 3-1 deficit. Happy Friday Fellas!
It was back on September 7th, 1993 when ‘Hard Hittin’ Mark Whiten became the 12th MLB Player to hit 4 HR’s in one game!! He finished with a record 12 RBI’s in a 15-2 Cardinals win over the Cincinatti Reds.
Did you know Jeff. Uhh… I mean Terry Pendleton’s team went to the World Series 5 times over his 15 year MLB career? Unfortunately he & his squad were on the losing end each time. He made it all the way twice with the St. Louis Cardinals in ‘85 & ‘87 and three times with the Atlanta Braves of the 90’s. He was away with the Florida Marlins for the 1995 season when the Braves got the monkey off their back and won the crown over the Cleveland Indians. He would be traded back to Atlanta late in the ‘96 season but the Braves would come up short again against the powerhouse Yankees. Oh well. Happy Birthday Terry!
