It’s barely spring, but the boys of summer will round the corner of home plate soon. For Royals rooters, the team’s home opener can’t come soon enough. Committed Cards fans feel the same way. We thought we’d pitch in with some fun stats.
Busch Stadium
On December 31, 1997, Steve Fossett took off in a hot air balloon from Busch Stadium on this day. The trip ended a few days later in Russia, establishing a new distance record.
On this date in Missouri history, Mark McGwire hits the longest home run in Busch Stadium II history at 545 feet.
On this day in Missouri history, the third version of Busch Stadium opens in St. Louis.
On September 24, 1988, by catching for one inning in a game against the New York Mets, the Cardinals’ Jose Oquendo, aka The Secret Weapon, becomes the first National League player in 70 years to play all nine positions in one season. Ross Malone contributed to this post. Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s …
