January 29 in St. Louis Cardinals History: Pirates and Cardinals make 4 player deal the trade is key to 1971 Championship (1971)

On January 29, 1971 , the Pittsburgh Pirates acquire pitcher Nellie Briles and outfielder Vic Davalillo from the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder Matty Alou and pitcher George Brunet. Briles and Davalillo will play important roles in the Bucs’ 1971 World Championship. Alou was the big piece in the

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