On May 22, 1926, the St. Louis Cardinals hold “Rogers Hornsby Day” in honor of their star player-manager. Hornsby, the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1925, receives $1,000 in gold during a pre-game ceremony. The Cards then whip the Phillies, 9 – 2, to even their record at .500. Hornsby fi
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