I Bleed Cardinal Red Trivia Quiz

Answer: Jack Buck

The Ford C. Frick Award is given to broadcasters who have made "major contributions to the game of baseball" according to criteria set down by the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Recipients are then given a place in the Broadcasters Wing of the Hall. Jack Buck was inducted in 1987 while still active as a Cardinal broadcaster.

His former partner Harry Caray followed him in 1989 while still active as a broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs. Joe Garagiola followed them in 1991.

Answer: Lindy

Lindy and Von also had a younger brother Kerry who played in the minor leagues. A devout Christian, Lindy wrote a monthly newsletter called "Pitching for The Master" which was distributed to his fellow players.

Answer: True

The Atlanta Crackers of the International League were in the Cardinals' farm system in 1962 and 1963 before affiliating with the Minnesota Twins in 1964. Prior to their affiliation with the Cardinals they were a Class AA farm team for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1960 and 1961 and were in the Southern Association.

Answer: 1998

Mark McGwire became a Cardinal late in the 1997 season. His dramatic homerun race with Sammy Sosa of the Cubs captured nationwide attention.

Answer: Cardinals Care

The official name of "Cardinals Care" is "The St. Louis Cardinals Community Foundation". Several fundraising events are held, including an annual 6 km run and a 50/50 raffle at every home game. The proceeds go to various children's charities in the St. Louis area.

Answer: Don Denkinger

WHen Don Denkinger called Royals batter Jorge Orta safe at first base it was the beginning of a rally that led to a Kansas City win and forced a seventh game which the Cardinals lost, giving the Royals the World Series win. Don Denkinger himself has admitted, in retrospect, that it was a bad call but the video review was not an option then and the call stood.

Answer: Walt Jockety

Walt Jockety was the Cardinals' General Manager from 1994 through 2007. Bing Devine held the position twice from 1957 to 1964 but was replaced by Bob Howsam before the season ended. Devine came back in 1967 and remained in the post until 1978. John Mozeilak became General Manager in 2007 and as of 2016 (when this quiz is being written) still held the position.

Answer: Gabby Street

Harry began announcing Cardinal games in 1945 and was joined by former player Gabby Street. The two also called games for the St. Louis Browns in 1945 and 1946. Jack Buck joined Harry in 1954. France Laux broadcast Cardinal and Browns games from 1929 to 1943. Buddy Blattner was a former player who broadcast baseball games for several teams including the Cardinals following his retirement from the game.

Answer: 1996

Tony LaRussa'd first season as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals was 1996. In that first season they clinched the National League Central Division and got to the post season but they lost the league championship series to the Atlanta Braves in seven games.

Answer: 1963

The starting infield for the 1963 National League All Stars was:
First Base--Bill White
Second Base--Julian Javier
Shortstop--Dick Groat
Third Base--Ken Boyer

Stan Musial was the only other Cardinal on the team. It was his last All Star Game and his last season as a player.