On January 29 1958 — Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals signs a one-year contract worth $100,000. The deal makes Musial the highest-paid player in the National League. In 1957, Musial...
On January 27 1949 — Fred Saigh buys out the interest of Robert Hannegan and now controls 90 percent of the St. Louis Cardinals ‘ stock. Saigh and Hannegan had swung the...
On January 23, 1932, the Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame outfielder Hack Wilson from the St. Louis Cardinals for a minor league pitcher and $45,000 in cash. Wilson will bat...
On January 22, 1945, Stan Musial officially enlists in the U.S. Army. Musial will miss the entire 1945 season while serving in World War II. The St. Louis Cardinals replace Musial on...
On January 19, 1945, media reports say that Stan “The Man” Musial will enlist in the U.S. military for duty in World War II. Musial will miss the entire 1945 season before...
On January 18, 1934, future Hall of Famer Dizzy Dean predicts that he and his brother Paul will lead the St. Louis Cardinals to the National League pennant. Dean will prove to...
[adrotate banner=”42″] On January 16 1970 — Gold Glove outfielder Curt Flood files a lawsuit challenging the reserve clause, which binds major league players to teams perpetually. Flood had been traded by...
On January 14, 1988, slugging infielder Bob Horner makes a return to the major leagues by signing a one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals . Horner played the 1987 season with...
On January 6, 1967, former major league manager Johnny Keane dies from a heart attack at the age of 55. Keane guided the St. Louis Cardinals to the World Championship in 1964,...
[adrotate banner=”42″] On January 5, 1946, the St. Louis Cardinals sell star catcher Walker Cooper to the New York Giants for a record $175,000. The Joe Cronin transaction in 1934 and the...