1952– Bob Elliot of the Giants is tossed from the Cardinal game for protesting a strike two call and his replacement, Bobby Hoffman, is also thrown out for arguing the third strike of the same at-bat.
1977- The Cardinals selected Randy Wiles off waivers from the Chicago White Sox.
2003- The Cardinals released Esteban Yan.
2004– The Cardinals released Armando Rios.
2006– The Cardinals signed Jose Vizcaino as a free agent..
2009– After 20 seasons with the Atlanta Braves, John Smoltz wins his one and only game as a member of the Cardinals.
Birthdays
- Cowboy Jones 1873
- Roy Leslie 1894
- Guy Bush 1901
- Nels Potter 1911
- John Romano 1934
- Marty Martinez 1941
- Dave Dowling 1942
- Jerry White 1952
- Miles Mikolas 1988
- Lane Thomas 1995
Debuts
- Tige Stone 1923
- Rick Ankiel 1999
Deaths
- Hoyt Wilhelm 2002
Tracking Musial’s Home Runs
In 1949, he hit TWO homers in a doubleheaer with the first in the 4th inning as a solo and career # 131 and then #132 in game rwo facing Preacher Roe.
Bob Gibson’s Complete Games
- In 1963, he pitched CG #39 in a 4-1 win over Houston with 9IP/5H/1ER/1BB/12K.
- In 1966, he threw CG #96 and shutout #22 of his career with 9IP/3H/0ER2BB/5K in a 3-0 win against Houston.
- He got CG #206 in 1971 with 9IP/7H2ER/2BB/7K in 3-2 win.