February 29 in Cardinals History

This is leap day and the Cardinals have no events, transactions or other activities on the date.

Birthdays

Roy Parker (February 29, 1896 – May 17, 1954) played in two games and pitched in two innings for his career.

Pepper Martin (February 29, 1904 – March 5, 1965) was an American professional baseball player and minor league manager. He was known as the Wild Horse of the Osage because of his daring, aggressive baserunning abilities. He was a big part of the Gashouse Gang. He hit for the cycle on May 5, 1933.