Missouri History Today

June 5, 1937

June 5, 2020

The Cardinals signed a young pitcher on this date. The man hurt his arm so the team moved the pitcher, Stanley Musial, to the outfield.

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.