November 4 in Cardinals History

Cardinals History

1963 The Cardinals trade outfielder George Altman and pitcher Bill Wakefield to the Mets for veteran right-hander Roger Craig. Next season, the hard-luck hurler, who has lost 20 games the last two years, will win Game 4 of the Fall Classic, beating the Yankees, for the World Champion Redbirds.

2004– Woody Williams of the St. Louis Cardinals granted free agency.

2009- The St. Louis Cardinals released Brad Thompson.

 

Birthdays

Bobby Wallace 1873

Ted Menze 1897

Skeeter Webb 1909

Carl Sawatski 1927

Jay Van Noy 1928

Dick Groat 1930

Tito Francona 1933

Danny Godby 1946

Larry Bigbie 1977

Carmen Cali 1977

Evan MacLane 1982

Deaths

Pete Alexander (HOF) 1950

Cy Young (HOF) 1955

Harry Trekell 1965