Downtown in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Secret Weapon

May 14, 1988

— Greatest Moments —

The Secret Weapon Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 14, 2020

1. The Secret Weapon Marker

Inscription. Utility infielder Jose Oquendo became the first position player to earn a pitching decision in 20 years in a 7-5, 19-inning loss to the Atlanta Braves. Oquendo went on to play all nine positions that year, earning the nickname "The Secret Weapon."

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Cardinals Greatest Moments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 14, 1988.

Location. 38° 37.309′ N, 90° 11.503′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Downtown. It is on South Broadway south of Spruce Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Clark Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the

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Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hard-Hittin' Whiten (here, next to this marker); Home Run for Lawless (here, next to this marker); NL Pennant (here, next to this marker); The Largest Crowd (here, next to this marker); Like it Oughta Be (here, next to this marker); Three Million (here, next to this marker); Opening Day Slam (a few steps from this marker); Seat Cushions Galore (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Additional keywords. baseball, Major League Baseball, St. Louis Cardinals

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 4 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.