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Former Cardinal centerfielder Jim Edmonds has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to Associated Press.
1/29/2010
Album ID: 517551
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One cannot think of Cardinals baseball and not think of Albert "Red" Schoendienst, who wore the Cardinals uniform for some 45 years as player, coach and manager. As a player, his stats are impressive. He began his career in 1945, when he joined the club to fill in for Stan Musial who left to serve in the U.S. Army. On the Cardinals' career lists, he ranks fourth in at-bats (6,841) and pinch hits (53); fifth in games (1,795), runs (1,025) and hits (1,980); sixth in doubles (352); and seventh in total bases (2,657). He led the N.L. with 200 hits in 1957 and seven times he either led or tied for the league lead in fielding percentage. As a manager, Schoendienst piloted St. Louis to a World Series victory in 1967 over the Red Sox and another N.L. pennant in 1968 en route to a 12-year tenure as skipper, the longest in franchise history. Still active in the organization, Schoendienst was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1989 and his number (2) was retired in 1996.
12/17/2009
Album ID: 908672
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Former Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog at a press conference announcing his election to the baseball hall of fame at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo.
12/7/2009
Album ID: 904165
Photos by Chris Lee

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Jack Buck was the legendary Hall of Fame Cardinals' broadcaster for nearly 50 years, from 1954-2002. His broadcasting career was just one aspect of his life well-lived. He also was a tireless fund-raiser for charitable causes. Friends and colleagues described him as one possessing great humility and a quick wit. Red Schoendienst, a Hall of Fame infielder and former Cardinals manager, said, "Jack had great timing. If he'd been a ballplayer and he had the timing and quick wit that he had on his broadcasts, he'd have been a .400 hitter." Schoendienst said, "He was the Cardinals."
9/29/2009
Album ID: 848333
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Never an onfield player, August (Gussie) Busch was a major player in the growth and reputation of the Cardinals, both on and off the field. August A. Busch Jr. reigned as president of the Cardinals from 1953 until his death at age 90 in 1989. During that period, the Cardinals won three World Championships (1964, 1967 and 1982) and three additional National League pennants (1968, 1985, and 1987). Busch was instrumental in the building of Busch Stadium which opened in 1966 and was a popular fixture at many home games. On special occasions, he rode around the stadium atop the famous Budweiser wagon pulled by the Clydesdales. On his 85th birthday, the Cardinals retired number 85 in his honor.
8/18/2009
Album ID: 817872
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St. Louis Cardinals hall of famer Stan Musial and Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols during a portrait session at Busch Stadium.
7/12/2009
Album ID: 792540
Photos by Chris Lee

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Behind eight and 1/3 innings of shutout ball and nine strikeouts thrown by pitching ace Adam Wainwright, the Cardinals defeated Milwaukee, 5-0.
7/8/2009
Album ID: 792755

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Native Missourian Ken Boyer (14) was the Cardinals third baseman from 1955-65, and 1971-72. He returned to manage the team from 1978-1980. Boyer hit for the cycle twice, once on Sept. 14, 1961, and again on June 16, 1964. He earned five Gold Glove awards for his fielding, and was a solid player at the plate, averaging 26 home runs and 98 RBI to go with a .304 batting average during the years 1958 to 1963. He was named the National League Most Valuable Player in 1964. That same year, in the World Series against the Yankees, Boyer's grand slam was the margin in Game 4 the Cardinals needed to obtain the game victory.
6/19/2009
Album ID: 780290
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Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel picks his alltime St. Louis Cardinals team. In the infield, it's Albert Pujols at first base, Rogers Hornsby at second, Ozzie Smith at short and Ken Boyer at third. The outfield consists of Stan Musial in right, Lou Brock in left, and Jim Edmonds in center. The starting pitcher is Bob Gibson, and the reliever is Bruce Sutter. The catcher is Tim McCarver, and the utility player is Red Schoendienst.
6/19/2009
Album ID: 780766
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He's known, simply, as Stan the Man. Stanley Frank Musial got the call to the St. Louis Cardinals late in the season in 1941 and stayed until 1963. Along the way, he accumulated 3,630 hits, slugged 475 home runs and was named an All-Star 24 times. He helped win three world championships for the Cardinals and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 1969.
6/16/2009
Album ID: 770960
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