February 27 in Cardinals History

 

1986– The Montreal Expos purchased Randy Hunt from the St. Louis Cardinals

1990– The St. Louis Cardinals traded Alex Cole and Steve Peters to the San Diego Padres for Omar Olivares

2008– The St. Louis Cardinals released Scott Spiezio

2010– The St. Louis Cardinals signed Felipe Lopez as a free agent.

Birthdays

Will Koenigsmark (February 27, 1896 – July 1, 1972) played in one game 1919 with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Chick  Fullis (February 27, 1904 – March 28, 1946) played for 8 seasons with1934 and 1936 as a Cardinal player. In his career, he hit .295 with 167 RBI’s and 12 homers.

Carl Warwick (born February 27, 1937) had 363 career hits and set a record by pinch hitting four straight times with three singles and a walk.

Cliff Politte born February 27, 1974) threw the first pitch at the new Roger Dean stadium in 1998.

DEATHS

  • Walt Schulz
  • Jack Calhoun
  • Jose SeLeon  2024