The Philadelphia Phillies sent Bob Miller to the Cardinals as part of a conditional deal in 1959.
The Milwaukee Brewers purchased Joe Nossek from the Cardinals in 1971.
In 2004, avoiding an arbitration hearing, the Cardinals and Albert Pujols (.359, 43, 124) agree to a $100 million, seven-year deal. The 24-year-old slugging first baseman/outfielder was the runner-up to Barry Bonds of the Giants in the National League’s MVP voting.
Birthdays
Rankin Johnson 1888
George Bostic “Possum” Whited 1890 He was the first rookie in history to start at every position (except pitcher and catcher) during the season.
