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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Cardinals Greats: August A. Busch Jr.
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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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Cardinals' Stan Musial and Albert Pujols
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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
Cardinals 5, Milwaukee Brewers 0
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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
Cardinals Greats: Ken Boyer
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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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Rick Hummel: All-Time Cardinals
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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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Cardinals Greats: Stan Musial
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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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The Cardinals Greats - Lou Brock
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It has been said that the trade the Cardinals made June 15, 1964 to acquire Lou Brock from the Chicago Cubs is one of the sport's greatest steals. Brock played as a Cardinals outfielder from 1964 until his retirement in 1979. Brock established himself as the most prolific base stealer in baseball history to that time. His 938 stolen bases stood as the major league record until 1991. He set the season record with 118 in 1974. More than the "base burglar", Lou Brock was an accomplished offensive weapon, hitting a career .293 with 3,023 hits. Lou was at his best in post-season play, helping the Cardinals in 1964 go from eighth place in the NL, to World Champions. The Cards won the World Series again in 1967, and the NL pennant in 1968. Brock was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985.
5/11/2009
Album ID: 750950
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The Cardinals Greats: Bruce Sutter
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Howard Bruce Sutter distinguished himself as a Cardinals right-handed pitcher during the 1981-84 seasons, and throughout his career, even though he pitched through shoulder pain for much of it. He racked up 300 saves, including 127 with the Cardinals. He was the closing pitcher on the mound for the team when they won the World Series in 1982. Sutter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002. His number 42 was retired by the Cardinals in 2006.
4/28/2009
Album ID: 741124
Photos by Post-Dispatch staff and wire photos
The Cardinals Greats: Bob Gibson
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The Greats: Cardinals who played with such distinction, their numbers were retired after their playing days ended. Over 17 seasons with the Cardinals (1959-1975), Bob Gibson won 20 games five times and established himself as the very definition of intimidation, competitiveness and dignity. One of the best athletes to ever play the game, the ex-Harlem Globetrotter posted a 1.12 ERA in 1968, the lowest figure since 1914, and was named the National League Cy Young Award winner and Most Valuable Player. Gibson posted World Series records of seven consecutive wins and 17 strikeouts in a game, and was named World Series MVP in 1964 and '67.
