April 8, 1922
The Cardinals played the Browns and showed off their new uniforms. For the first time they had two birds on a bat with “Cardinals” underneath.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
Photo by PMell2293
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