Two years before they acquired Lou Brock, the Cardinals made a blockbuster trade with the Cubs for an outfielder they hoped would ignite their offense. Sixty years ago, on Oct. 17, 1962, the Cardinals acquired right fielder George Altman, pitcher Don Cardwell and catcher Moe Thacker from the Cubs for pitchers Larry Jackson and Lindy McDaniel and catcher Jimmie … [Read more...] about Cardinals thought George Altman would be big bopper
Feds to Lou Brock, Milk Duds: You’re out!
A candy commercial turned sour instead of sweet for Cardinals speedster Lou Brock. Fifty years ago, in September 1972, the Federal Trade Commission banned a Milk Duds television commercial featuring Brock because it deemed the advertisement as deceptive. In the commercial, Brock suggested he got the speed to steal bases by eating Milk Duds. Candy man can Milk Duds, … [Read more...] about Feds to Lou Brock, Milk Duds: You’re out!