You are standing next to the infield from Busch Memorial Stadium (Busch II), recreated on the same exact footprint as the original. As the image above shows, the construction phasing to build the current stadium (Busch III) followed by Ballpark . . . — — Map (db m219668) HM
Bob Gibson won the National League Cy Young Award for the 1970 season after he posted a 23-7 record and became the first Cardinals pitcher to receive the honor twice. — — Map (db m133388) HM
For the first time in franchise history, the Cardinals passed the two million mark in attendance, fueled by a pennant-winning team and the first full-season in Busch Memorial Stadium (1966-2005). — — Map (db m133372) HM
Lon Warneke pitched a no hitter at Cincinnati and won by a score of 2-0. Warneke missed a perfect game due to a walk and two errors, but his win put the team into first place in the National League standings. — — Map (db m151987) HM
Keith McDonald became the first player in National League history and only the second in Major League Baseball history to homer in his first two career at-bats. — — Map (db m151833) HM
The Cardinals beat the New York Yankees 4-2 in Game Five to win their fourth World Championship. Enos Slaughter and Whitey Kurowski led the way with home runs, and catcher Walker Cooper picked a runner off second to strike a Yankees rally in the . . . — — Map (db m133331) HM
The Cardinals defeated the St. Louis Browns 3-1 in Game Six to win their fifth World Championship. The all-St. Louis "Streetcar Series" was played entirely in Sportsman's Park. This was the only pennant for the AL Browns, who later moved to . . . — — Map (db m133336) HM
The Cardinals beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 in Game Seven to win their sixth World Championship. Harry Brecheen pitched his third victory in the series and Enos Slaughter's "Mad Dash" home from first on a double by Harry Walker proved to be the game's . . . — — Map (db m133340) HM
The Cardinals beat the Boston Red Sox 7-2 in Game Seven to win their eighth World Championship. Bob Gibson, in his third win of the Series, defeated Boston starter Jim Lonborg, in spite of the Boston morning paper's headline that read "Lonborg and . . . — — Map (db m133376) HM
The Cardinals won their first World Series since 1967 with a 6-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game Seven. Catcher Darrell Porter was named the World Series Most Valuable Player on the strength of his clutch hitting and solid defense. — — Map (db m133407) HM
With a 1-run lead and the bases loaded in the 7th inning of Game Seven, Rogers Hornsby called in Grover Cleveland Alexander. Alexander struck out Tony Lazzen and finished the game with 2 1/3 scoreless innings to clinch the team's first World . . . — — Map (db m133454) HM
The Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Athletics in Game Seven by a score of 4-2 to win their second World Championship. The Redbirds were paced by Pepper Martin, who stole five bases, collected 12 hits and hit .500. — — Map (db m133458) HM
Dizzy Dean shut out the Detroit Tigers 11-0 in Game Seven to bring home the team's third World Championship. The game was decided when the Cardinals scored seven times in the third inning highlighted by Frankie Frisch's three-run double. — — Map (db m133461) HM
The Cardinals beat the New York Yankees 7-5 in Game Seven to win their seventh World Series. Bob Gibson was named the World Series Most Valuable Player with two victories and thirty-one strikeouts. — — Map (db m151553) HM
The Cardinals defeated the Detroit Tigers in Game Five by a score of 4-2 to win the franchise's 10th World Championship. The Cardinals became the first team since the 1923 Yankees to win the World Series in the first years of a new stadium. — — Map (db m151826) HM
Bob Gibson set a Major League Baseball record by striking out 17 batters in Game one of the World Series. The Cardinals defeated AL MVP Denny McLain and the Tigers 4-0. — — Map (db m133381) HM
Ernie White tossed the Cardinals' first World Series shutout since Jesse Haines in 1926. Game Three was highlighted by great fielding plays from Musial and Slaughter. — — Map (db m151984) HM
14-year NHL Career
369 Goals 761 Assists 1,130 Points
Four 100+ point seasons
1st in NHL with 50+ assists in 10 consecutive seasons
Led the Blues in scoring nine times
1,000 NHL career games
#24 Retired by the Blues - 1991
Hockey . . . — — Map (db m141052) HM
20-year NHL Career
741 Goals 650 Assists 1,391 Points
Played in eight NHL All-Star Games
Scored 50 goals in 50 games twice
All-time Blues leading goal scorer with 527
Scored 86 goals in 1990-91
Hart Memorial Trophy - 1991 . . . — — Map (db m141051) HM
On June 15, 2019, a crowd estimated at over one million lines the downtown Market Street parade route and fills the Gateway Arch grounds. — — Map (db m208157) HM
Curtis Charles Flood was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Oakland, California. A major league baseball defensive standout who spent most of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals, Flood refused to be traded and sought relief with the player's . . . — — Map (db m218928) HM
Elston Howard was born in St. Louis, attended Vashon High and was a star athlete. In 1956, he became the 1st black man to sign and play for the New York Yankees. He excelled as a catcher/outfielder for the Yankees during the 1950's and 1960's. He . . . — — Map (db m215965) HM
Ernest Hart was born in St. Louis and graduated from Roosevelt High School. Hart trained in several fighting arts which included karate, boxing, judo, jukitsu and wrestling and later ventured into kickboxing. At age 21, Hart became the first African . . . — — Map (db m218929) HM
Born in St. Louis, Floyd Irons is a graduate of Vashon High School and Langston University in Oklahoma. Renown in St. Louis as the Vashon men's head basketball coach for 33 years, Irons' accomplishments include 10 state championship titles, 824 . . . — — Map (db m219721) HM
Attorney Freeman R. Bosley, Jr., graduated from St. Louis University School of Law in 1979. In 1993, he became the 1st black elected Mayor of the City of St. Louis. During his term, he devised a plan that resulted in the successful acquisition of . . . — — Map (db m215959) HM
Jackie Joyner-Kersee was born in East St. Louis, Illinois and attended UCLA. In 1986, she became the first woman to earn more than 7,000 points in the heptathlon and now holds the world record with 7,291. She has won 5 Olympic medals (3 gold, 1 . . . — — Map (db m215963) HM
James Thomas "Cool Papa" Bell was born in Starkville, Mississippi. He was one of the biggest stars of Negro League baseball. "Cool Papa" stole 175 bases in the 200 games during the 1933 season. Bell was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974, . . . — — Map (db m215453) HM
Jodie Bailey was born in Iowa and graduated from Vashon High and Lincoln University. He coached basketball for over 40 years at Vashon, O'Fallon Tech and Northwest High Schools. His teams had a 824 to 198 win/lose record. He served in a leadership . . . — — Map (db m217961) HM
Joe Wiley grew up in Belleville, IL and is a graduate of St. Louis University. A renowned basketball star, and member of the SLU Hall of Fame, Wiley serve over 30 years in human resources with Pfizer, General Dynamics and Monsanto. He later founded . . . — — Map (db m214594) HM
Joseph Henry "Jo Jo" White is a native of St. Louis. He is a graduate of McKinley High School and the University of Kansas. He became the first African American from St. Louis to play in the National Basketball Association. Playing for the Boston . . . — — Map (db m219717) HM
Lou Clark Brock was born in El Dorado, Arkansas and is a graduate of Southern University in Louisiana. Recognized as one of the most gifted base runners in major league baseball, Brock totaled more than 938 stolen bases in his 19-year career. Brock . . . — — Map (db m218930) HM
Lou "Fatha" Thimes is a historical and legendary icon of the St. Louis radio airwaves. His deep voice was synonymous with rhythm & blues and resonated with the listeners at stations such as KATZ, KADI, KXLW, KKSS, KMJM, WESL, and a KDHX. Truly a . . . — — Map (db m214597) HM
Osborne Earl Smith, known as Ozzie Smith, was born in Mobile, Alabama. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals for 15 years and became the greatest shortstop to ever play the game. Smith won 13 Gold Gloves, played in 12 consecutive All-Star games, was . . . — — Map (db m215448) HM
Robert Beeks was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from Vashon High School and continued his education at Lincoln University. Mr. Beeks was the second African American official employed by the National Football League. He had the . . . — — Map (db m215455) HM
Shelby Jordan was born in East St. Louis, Illinois and is a graduate of Washington University. He was the first African American from East St. Louis to play in the National Football League. Considered by many as one of the best pass blockers, he . . . — — Map (db m219720) HM
(series of sidewalk plaques that highlight the Playoffs round, in chronological order. There are six plaques for this round:)
"We'll have this forever St. Louis. I can't think of a better group of teammates, family, friends and fans to . . . — — Map (db m208121) HM
(series of sidewalk plaques that highlight the Playoffs round, in chronological order. There are five plaques for this round:)
Round 2 - Game 1
Vladimir Tarasenko follows a power-play goal late in the second period with a third . . . — — Map (db m208124) HM
(series of sidewalk plaques that highlight the Playoffs round, in chronological order. There are six plaques for this round:)
Round 3 - Game 2
After falling behind 1-0 in the series, the Blues fight back with a 4-2 win in San . . . — — Map (db m208151) HM
(series of sidewalk plaques that highlight the Playoffs round, in chronological order. There are five plaques for this round:)
Round 4 - Game 2
Carl Gunnarsson calls his shot in an intermission bathroom conversation with . . . — — Map (db m208155) HM
Thomas E. Brooks was born in St. Louis and graduated from Sumner High School. He played baseball in the old Negro Leagues. He joined the St. Louis Police Department in 1935. He was responsible for organizing sports programs for young people. He . . . — — Map (db m215466) HM
Virgil "Honey Bear" Akins was born in St. Louis, Missouri and became the first African American homegrown boxing champion and the last fighter to fight for a world title here until 2005. Akins' record was 60-31 with two draws over his 14-year career . . . — — Map (db m215438) HM
Parks Commissioner Dwight Davis thought that St. Louisans needed more opportunities for organized recreation. During his tenure, Davis built tennis courts, athletic fields, and a public golf course in Forest Park. — — Map (db m139722) HM
The Steinberg Memorial Skating Rink, built in 1957 was the result of the largest private donation made in the park up to that time. Today, Forest Park Forever established in 1986 raises private funds for park improvements. — — Map (db m133311) HM
Even before Forest Park hosted a segment of the 1904 Olympics, held concurrently with the World's Fair, the grounds had become a magnet for athletes. During these early decades, the Park was packed with visitors who arrived to swim and fish, ride . . . — — Map (db m171636) HM
Lindell Railway Company opened the Lindell Pavilion as a shelter for visitors who took the streetcar to Forest Park for a day's relaxation away from the city. The building was remodelled in 1914 as a golf and tennis locker room and pro shop. . . . — — Map (db m226791) HM
African American tennis great Richard A. Hudlin sued to compete in the 1945 city tennis championship. Today the Richard Hudlin Memorial Courts commemorate his efforts in opening the park to all. — — Map (db m139728) HM
Official Site of
1881 Sportsman's Park 1966
Busch Stadium 1953-1966 * Former Home of the St. Louis Cardinals & St. Louis Browns
*Former Greats Who Played Here*
Grover Alexander
Jim Bottomley
Ken Boyer
Lou Brock
Ty . . . — — Map (db m138476) HM
(full title: Major League Baseball Played Within Homerun Distance Southeast of This Spot at Red Stockings Park Located at 701 S. Compton)
In 1874, The St. Louis Red Stockings Baseball Club enclosed an existing ballpark at the site . . . — — Map (db m169042) HM
In the history of men's collegiate soccer, there is no dynasty that rivals the impressive records set by the Saint Louis University Billikens. In the 15 seasons between 1959, when the NCAA sponsored the first Division I Men's Soccer Championship . . . — — Map (db m145067) HM
A baseball park built for the Negro National League St. Louis Stars Stood on these Grounds
First professional baseball park in the United States of America owned exclusively by African Americans - built for the Negro National League St. Louis . . . — — Map (db m144044) HM
Great, great, great grandson of Pierre Chouteau,
One of the founders of the city of St. Louis;
Son of Edward and Winnifred Walsh, after whom
The former Walsh Stadium and the nearby Walsh
Residence Hall are named;
Faithful . . . — — Map (db m145158) HM
Basketball legend Bob Pettit came to St. Louis with the Hawks in 1955. The ideal power forward, he averaged 26.4 points and 16.2 rebounds per game for his career. Pettit led the Hawks to the NBA Finals four times in five years, and in . . . — — Map (db m124798) HM
Proclaimed "baseball's best centerfielder" on a 1968 "Sports Illustrated" cover, three-time All-Star Curtis Charles Flood played 12 seasons for the St. Louis Cardinal. Flood won seven straight Gold Gloves from 1963-1969, hit .293 for his career and . . . — — Map (db m189734) HM
After winning the 1967 NCAA Golf Championship, Hale Irwin turned pro in 1964 an later settled in St. Louis. His first PGA Tour Victory came in 1971, and in 1974 he won the first of his 3 U.S. Open championships. A self-taught player, Irwin was known . . . — — Map (db m124801) HM
St. Louis-born golf prodigy Judy Torluemke began playing at age 6 and honed her skills at the "Triple A" golf course in Forest Park. Described as one of the best prospects ever in a 1961 "Sports Illustrated" cover article, she turned pro in 1962 and . . . — — Map (db m124932) HM
Broadway producer Rocco Landesman was born and raised in St. Louis. Where his family owned the Crystal Palace, a Gaslight Square cabaret that featured cutting edge theater and performers. Landesman developed and produced the Broadway musical "Big . . . — — Map (db m124942) HM
Tim McCarver debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals at the age of 17. A fine defensive catcher and a dangerous hitter. McCarver became a mainstay on the great Cardinals teams of the 1960s, an All-Star in 1966 and 1967, he played in four decades before . . . — — Map (db m124786) HM
A right wing with a quick shot and an uncanny ability to score goals, Brett Hull scored 41 times in his first full season with the St. Louis Blues. He then scored over 70 goals in each of the next three seasons, including 1990-91 when he notched 86 . . . — — Map (db m133107) HM
Kurt Warner's storybook rise from grocery clerk to quarterback of the Super Bowl Champion St. Louis Rams captivated the nation. Warner's accurate passing and quick decisions perfectly fit the "Greatest Show on Turf" Rams, and he was named the 1999 . . . — — Map (db m220584) HM
Beloved St. Louis Cardinal and cornerstone of the community, "The Man" ranked at or near the top of Major League Baseball's all-time lists in almost every batting category during his 22 year career. Lifetime batting average of .331. A 24-time . . . — — Map (db m187521) HM
He was Florissant's first full-time salaried City Clerk, serving from 1950 to 1960. In that ten year period, the population of Florissant increased 921%. In 1960, he was elected as the first full-time Mayor and the last Mayor under the 1857 Charter. . . . — — Map (db m147808) HM
Statesman and Florissant businessman. Jay was Missouri State Legislator from 1962 - 1990 Lewis & Clark Democratic Committeeman 1970 - 2008 House of Representatives - Chairman - Appropriations - member of numerous committees. He appropriated funds . . . — — Map (db m149380) HM
Dick moved to Florissant in 1955 and opened Dick Weber Lanes in 1971. Founding member and longtime star of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) from 1950's to 1990's. He was a bowling legend and one of the sport's most popular figures. Dick . . . — — Map (db m210571) HM
Rita Meyer born in Old Town Florissant, oldest of seven children, Member of AAGPBL 1946 to 1949 for the Peoria Redwings, played shortstop & pitcher, RBI leader 1948. Nicknamed "Slats" after Cardinal shortstop Marty Marion. Married Robert Moellering . . . — — Map (db m145301) HM
Jefferson Barracks: Built for Lifetimes of Service
In 1826, the U.S. Military abandoned Fort Bellefontaine, and instead scouted out and acquired a 1,700-acre property (now known as Jefferson Barracks) from the Village of Carondelet. The . . . — — Map (db m151465) HM
Henry Laughlin built a dam across the ravine to form Lake Laughlin. Seven springs feed the lake creating the mouth of River Des Peres. In 1904/06 regional and national swimming championships were held here. This lake is one of the deepest spring fed . . . — — Map (db m145531) HM
Arthur Ashe lived at 1221 Laclede Station Road in 1961-62 as the guest of owner Richard A. Hudlin. This side yard tennis court is where Mr. Hudlin helped Arthur improve his game.
This memorial recognizes two African-American men . . . — — Map (db m145182) HM
Born Archibald Lee Wright, Hall of Fame Boxer Archie Moore was raised in St. Louis. Moore began his professional career fighting locally in 1936, but his impressive record and imposing knockout style caused champions to avoid him. Moore finally got . . . — — Map (db m124612) HM
At age 22, Bob Costas joined KMOX Radio in 1974 to announce St. Louis Spirits' basketball games. During his seven years at KMOX, he honed the skills which fueled his career's meteoric rise. His intelligence, humor and . . . — — Map (db m124675) HM
Robert Gibson, once a Harlem Globetrotter, pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1959 until he retired in 1975. Known for his fastball, he struck out 3,117 batters. In his 1968 MVP season, Bob Gibson pitched 28 complete games and 13 shutouts . . . — — Map (db m124693) HM
Often called the greatest front-office strategist in baseball history, Branch Rickey came to the Cardinals in 1917 and turned a losing team into a powerhouse. Believing that "luck is the residue of design," he developed the modern farm system that . . . — — Map (db m124532) HM
Major League Baseball was closed to Blacks until 1947, relegating some of the game's best players to the Negro Leagues. One of them was James Thomas Bell, who joined the St. Louis Stars in 1922. Nicknamed Cool Papa for his composure, Bell played and . . . — — Map (db m124717) HM
One of the greatest offensive tackles of all time, Dan Dierdorf was an All-American at the University of Michigan before joining the St. Louis Cardinals in 1971. Dierdorf and his fellow linemen anchored the Cardiac Cardinals, and became one of the . . . — — Map (db m124621) HM
David Rowland Francis came to St. Louis in 1866 and graduated from Washington University in 1870. A successful businessman, he was elected Mayor of St. Louis in 1885 and Governor of Missouri in 1888; he later served as Secretary of the Interior from . . . — — Map (db m124546) HM
Among the greatest bowlers in history and a leading ambassador for the sport, Dick Weber became a St. Louisan in 1955 when he joined the legendary Budweiser Bowling Team. A charter member of the Professional Bowlers Association, Weber won Bowler of . . . — — Map (db m124628) HM
Known for his homespun wit and good-natured bravado, Jay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean was perhaps the most colorful member of the Cardinals' famed "Gas House Gang." With his blazing fastball he won 30 games in 1934, earning MVP Honors and leading the . . . — — Map (db m124536) HM
The founder of tennis' Davis Cup, Dwight Davis was born in St. Louis. He was one of his era's best players and won several titles while at Harvard. In 1900, he founded the international competition that came to bear his name and captained the first . . . — — Map (db m124514) HM
A loyal native whose mother allowed him to choose any college that was "Catholic and in St. Louis," Ed Macauley led the Saint Louis University basketball team to the 1948 NIT National Championship and won AP Player of the year in 1949. Later a high . . . — — Map (db m124569) HM
The greatest player in St. Louis Browns history, "Gentleman" George Sisler was arguably baseball's most complete first baseman. Intelligent and athletic, he won two batting titles, led the league in steals four times and was one of the finest . . . — — Map (db m124539) HM
Born Harry Christopher Carabina, he grew up at 1909 LaSalle St. in St. Louis and attended Dewey School and Webster Groves High School. He played on two local semi-pro baseball teams before starting his radio career. After announcing both Cardinals . . . — — Map (db m192187) HM
The only boxer to hold world titles in three weight classes simultaneously, Henry Armstrong moved to St. Louis as a young boy and he was an honor student at Vashon High School. Known as "Perpetual Motion," he dominated feather, welter and . . . — — Map (db m124637) HM
John Francis Buck joined Harry Caray in 1954 to announce St. Louis Cardinals baseball games. Their fourteen-year partnership has been called the greatest broadcast team in baseball history. Buck went on to become the anchor of the Cardinals . . . — — Map (db m124752) HM
The greatest female athelete of the 20th century, Jackie Joyner-Kersee grew up in East St. Louis and was a two-sport all-American at Lincoln High. She won six Olympic medals, including two golds and a silver in the grueling heptathlon. Battling . . . — — Map (db m124553) HM
With his rare combination of size, speed and competitive intensity, Jackie Smith redefined the position of tight end in the NFL. The St. Louis Cardinals drafted the Louisiana track and football star in 1962, and he became a fixture with the Big Red . . . — — Map (db m124540) HM
A fiery left-hander known for his two-fisted backhand, Jimmy Connors grew up in East St. Louis and Belleville, Illinois. Playing tennis from the age of two, Connors thrived in St. Louis' active tennis scene and honed his amazing service return on . . . — — Map (db m124551) HM
Joseph Henry Garagiola grew up on Elizabeth Street in the St. Louis neighborhood called the Hill. Signed at 16 by Branch Rickey, Garagiola played for the Cardinals in five seasons, including the 1946 championship year. After his pro career ended in . . . — — Map (db m124701) HM
The greatest base stealer of his era, St. Louis Cardinal Louis Clark Brock was only the 14th player to have 3,000 hits. After three seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Brock joined the Cardinals in 1964 and fueled their World Series victory. During his . . . — — Map (db m192188) HM
The greatest defensive shortstop of all time, Osborne Earl "Ozzie" Smith anchored the thrilling "Runnin' Redbirds" teams that appeared in three World Series, winning in 1982. A spectacularly acrobatic yet rock-steady fielder, "The Wizard's" . . . — — Map (db m124609) HM
Albert "Red" Schoendienst joined the Cardinals in 1945, his first of over 50 consecutive years in a big league uniform. The Cardinals' second baseman for over a decade, his spectacular defense and solid hitting helped them capture the 1946 World . . . — — Map (db m124631) HM
Baseball's greatest right-handed hitter, Rogers Hornsby was the cornerstone of the Cardinals' first winning era. He won a total of seven batting titles, including his 1924 century-best mark of .424. Also a powerful hitter, he led the league in . . . — — Map (db m124567) HM
Stan Musial was one of the greatest players in the history of baseball. A gentleman both on the field and off, "Stan the Man" played his entire 22 year professional career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He had a lifetime .331 batting average, with . . . — — Map (db m124676) HM
