For more than a century, the St. Louis Cardinals have given their fans a succession of glorious memories and milestones. Immortal Moments in Cardinals History, a magnificent collection of Cardinals highlights, revives the greatest moments in franchise lore, from the forgotten victories of four consecutive pennant winners in the 1880s to the present. The cavalcade of names and milestones rolls along on every page. Highlights include:
3,000 hits for Lou Brock and Stan the Man
October heroics by Pepper Martin, Jim Edmonds, and David Freese
Home run feats by Albert Pujols, Mark McGwire, and Mark Whiten
No-hitters by Jess Haines, Paul Dean, and Bob Forsch
Achievements of superstars like Enos Slaughter, Rogers Hornsby, and Yadier Molina
Shining moments of lesser stars like Tom Lawless, Glenn Brummer, and Fernando Tatis
This updated edition includes all-new accounts of Carpenter's 2018 slugfest in Chicago, Yadi's 2019 playoff heroics, Albert's historic career finish in 2022, and more.
Compiled by leading Cardinals historian Robert L. Tiemann with legendary Cardinals broadcaster Ron Jacober, the book reflects exhaustive research performed for decades. Their work receives a complement of rare and action-packed photos. The result is a wild and wonderful ride through Cardinals history that will delight and inform generations of fans