February 14, 1920
In Kansas City Rube Foster organized the Negro National League. Both St. Louis and Kansas City were among the original franchises.
February 7, 1953
The great right-handed relief pitcher, Dan Quisenberry was born on this date. He spent a year and a half with the Cardinals but most of his brilliant career was with the Kansas City Royals.
May 4, 1910
President Taft didn’t want to offend either set of fans so, on this day, he attended part of the Cardinals game at Robison Field then scooted over to Sportsman’s Park for the rest of the Browns game.