Whiteyball Changed the game in the 1980’s My first era as a baseball fan was the 1980s. Things were different back then. Astroturf was a LOT more popular during that era.
After legendary St. Louis Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday, those that knew him started paying their respects. One notable person is former Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith, who played under Herzog from 1982-1990.
The legendary St. Louis Cardinals shortstop no longer does backflips on the field, but he continues to inspire not just baseball fans but also Cards players.
COOPERSTOWN, NY. (Jul 21) — Dozens of fans young and old descended on Doubleday Field Friday morning for a dream experience with Hall of Fame legends. Ozzie Smith, for the 20th year, led an on-field instruction along with Eddie Murray, Larry Walker, and Dave Winfield in the annual Turn Two event.
HOUSTON — The finest in Black collegiate baseball has been displayed at the 2023 Black College Baseball World Series with teams from Division II and NAIA baseball programs. Still, Alabama native and Baseball Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith is championing for Major League Baseball to include more black players to be represented in the game he loved.
I remember the days when I would watch Ozzie Smith run to his position at shortstop by doing backflips or Bo Jackson running across the outfield wall after
Using WAR to help us rank them, let's look at the top 24 players in the history of the St. Louis Cardinals franchise.
Proceeds Benefit Cardinals Care Redbird Rookies Program and PGA REACH Gateway Foundation in Honor of Ozzie Smith Participants Finish with a Victory Lap on the Field at Busch ST.
Keith Hernandez, Johnny Bench, Brooks Robinson, Steve Garvey, Jim Kaat, and Ozzie Smith were among those in attendance.
Event Will Give Fans Unique Opportunity to Receive On-Field Demonstration and Turn Double Plays with 13-Time Gold Glove Winner & Hall of Fame Shortstop Ozzie Smith ST.
Hall of Famers Rod Carew, Fergie Jenkins, Mike Schmidt and Ozzie Smith are among the 16 voters on the Hall of Fame's Golden Days Era Committee.
The Atlanta Braves are back in the NLCS for a second straight year, and their opponent should look familiar. The team takes on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a rematch from 2020.
Everything you need to know about MLB news and your San Diego Padres for Friday, October 15, 2021. San Diego Padres News Cardinals manager search: Candidates for St.
A look at the elite African-American players in Major League Baseball history reads like a who’s who of the upper rungs of Cooperstown. These are pioneering stars not only on the diamond, but also in the advancement of African-American culture in the country.
There is no shortage of defensive masterminds scattered across the MLB landscape. Some, such as Yadier Molina, Andrelton Simmons, Jason Heyward and Nolan Arenado, are adding to their already impressive reputations with the leather.
More ammunition for the barroom set to impress or challenge true MLB fans ...Clues: 1. Who has won the most World Series rings of any player in baseball history? He's got one for each finger and thumb. 2. Who played the most MLB games without ever having the chance to play in postseason game? Is telling you he's a Cub a hint or a given?3. In 1979 this Cardinal became the first player to collect 100 hits from each side of the plate. Who is this temperamental shortstop that was later shipped out of town to San Diego for young replacement...a kid named Ozzie Smith. 4. On August 4, 1982 this player had two hits – for two different teams. After a 1-for-2 day game as a Met, he was traded to the Expos in time to tally a pinch-hit against Philadelphia later that night.5, 6. Who hit the first grand slam in All-Star game history? It happened in the 50th anniversary of the midsummer classic in the place where it all began - Comiskey Park. Dress yourself with decorative bunting if you can name the Giant hurler who surrendered this grand HR.7. What Cubs fireballer became the first NL pitcher to ring up 20 K's in a game? It happened in 1998, his rookie season. Unfortunately arm troubles would mar his career soon after. 8. April 23, 1999, this Cardinal became the only man to tattoo two grand slams in the same inning. Name him.9. In 2004 this pitcher won the deciding games in the LDS, LCS, and WS – a feat unprecedented. Name him. 10. Who is the first player to hit at least 30 HR and have 100 RBI in his first ten seasons? His sick skein started in 2001.
18 MLB Hall of Famers have last names that start with an 'S'. How many of them can you name?
15 members of the St. Louis Cardinals franchise have had their numbers retired or names honored. How many of them can you name?
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