1- Bob Gibson

Bob Gibson is regarded as the best big game pitcher to ever put on a Cardinal uniform or a big league uniform for that matter. Over 17 seasons as a Cardinal Gibson compiled an astounding 3117 strikeouts nearly three times that of Dizzy Dean who is second on the Cardinals all-time strikeout list. In 1968 the hall-of-famer put together one of the finest seasons ever going 22-9 with 13 shutouts, 28 complete games and an amazing 1.12 ERA a modern day record that has yet to be achieved since. At one point during the 68 season Gibson allowed just two earned runs in 92 straight innings and had 5 consecutive shutouts. Not only did he win a Cy Young Award in 1968 but he also won the National League MVP. Gibson will be most remembered for his performance in the opening game of the 1968 World Series, Gibson fanned 17 Tigers in a 4-0 shutout and would go on to strikeout a record 35 in the series. In his World Series career Gibson won seven of his nine starts and pitched 8 complete games. Not only could Gibson pitch but he could also field his position and hit the ball. The eight-time all-star won nine consecutive gold gloves from 1965-1973 and hit over .300 in 1970 and had 24 home runs in his career.

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Gibson no hits the Pirates August 14, 1971

HIGHLIGHTS

• May 12, 1969, Gibson struck out the side against the Dodgers on nine pitches.
  
• August 14, 1971, Gibson no-hit the Pirates, 11-0, at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh .
  
• On July 17, 1974, Gibson fanned Cesar Geronimo for the 3000th K of his career.
  

2- Lou Brock

Lou Brock was one of the most gifted base runners to ever play at Busch Stadium. Brock speed revolutionized the art of base stealing as he totaled 938 stolen bases during his 19-year career. Brock came to the Cardinals in 1964 from the Cubs in perhaps one of the most lop sided trades ever. The six-time All-Star accumulated more than 3,000 hits to help lead the St. Louis Cardinals to three National League pennants and two World Series championships. He batted a combined .391 in three World Series and holds the record for most stolen bases in a World Series with seven. In his greatest season in 1974, Brock shattered Maury Wills' 12-year old record for steals in a season, swiping 118 bases in 151 attempts. Brock would bat over .300 seven times in his career and stole 50 or more bases in 12 consecutive seasons.

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Brock steals his 105th

HIGHLIGHTS

• August 13, 1979: Brock collected his 3,000th career hit, a single off Chicago Cubs' pitcher Dennis Lamp.
  
  
• August 29, 1977 : Brock steals two bases in a 4–3 loss to the Padres. It is career steal 893 for Brock, breaking Ty Cobb's modern record.

3- Ozzie Smith

Ozzie is perhaps the most popular player to ever play at Busch Stadium. Ozzie's home run in the 1985 World Series will forever be etched in the memories of Cardinal fans as Jack Buck told Cardinal fans to "Go Crazy Folks". Over his 15 seasons in St. Louis the Wizard wrote the book on how to play shortstop. He won 13 consecutive Gold Gloves and set a Major League record for assists by a shortstop. The Wizard finished his career with over 2,400 hits and 500 stolen bases. In 1996, Ozzie was honored by teams throughout the season which became known as the farewell seasons and in 2002 Ozzie was elected into Cooperstown.

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Ozzie's Game Winning Game 5 NLCS home run

HIGHLIGHTS

• September 2, 1996: Ozzie Smith has three hits, three RBI, and four runs to lead the Cardinals over the Astros in an extra inning thriller.
  
  
• July 28, 2002 : Ozzie Smith is inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

4- Mark Mcgwire

Mark Mcgwire was the Babe Ruth of the 1990's. Cardinal fans flocked to Busch Stadium in droves just to see Big Mac hit home runs. Over a four-year stretch he hit an amazing 245 home runs as a Cardinal. McGwire hit three homers in a game five times in his career, twice as a Cardinal. The home run race in 1998 was one for the ages and quite possibly saved the stuggleing game. In 1998 he hit 21 homers in his first 41 games, 40 in 90 games, 50 in 125 games, and shattered the major league record with 70 for the season. In the process he also set a Cardinal record with 145 RBI and a NL record for 162 walks. Mcgwire's mammoth shots earned him a section in the Busch Stadiums Upper Deck and even a highway named after him.

Mcgwires 60th home run
Mcgwires 61st home run
Mcgwires 62nd home run
Mcgwires 70th home run

HIGHLIGHTS

• September 8, 1998: Mark Mcgwire passes Roger Maris by hitting a line drive over the left field wall at Busch Stadium.
  
  
• August 5, 1999: Mcgwire hits his 500th career home run off the Padres Andy Ashby.

5- Willie Mcgee

Described as the "Ultimate Cardinal", perhaps no other player represents Cardinal baseball more then Willie Mcgee. Perhaps he was so popular because he was so humble or maybe it was because he always gave it 110% and never left anything on the field. Mcgee spent part of 13-season with the Cardinals dating back to 1982 when he finished third for Rookie of the Year. Willie Mcgee won the NL MVP and batting title in 1985 when he hit .353 the highest ever by a switch hitter and had 56 stolen bases. The 4-time all-star also won 3 gold gloves and another batting title in 1990 before being traded to Oakland. Mcgee returned in 1996 and played four more seasons with the Cardinals before wrapping up a memorable career to a standing ovation in each and every at bat his final season. Mcgee will always have a special place in the hearts of those who watched him play for many years at Busch Stadium.

HIGHLIGHTS

• October 15, 1982: Willie McGee has two home runs to drive in four runs, and makes a great catch to save another run in the NLCS.
  
  
• August 8, 1996, Willie Mcgee reached 2,000 career hits.
  
  
• May 9, 1996 : Willie McGee hits a grand slam to cap an 11-run 8th inning to beat the Giants, 16–8.

6- Ray Lankford

After the Cardinals play their last regular season game at Busch Stadium this week, Ray Lankford will have the most home runs by any player at Busch Stadium (123). In his 13 seasons with the Cardinals from 1990-2004 Lankford provided both speed and power to the Cardinal lineup. Lankford posted five seasons of 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases with the Cardinals (1992, 1995 - 1998), making him the only player in franchise history to accomplish the feat more than once. Even though Ray will not be known for his defense and never won a single Gold Glove, his defense was nothing short of solid, In 144 games in 1996 Lankford committed just one error. Ray Lankford is third on the Cardinals all-time home run list with 222 with only Stan the Man and Kenny Boyer with more. Even though Lankford struggled late in his career he went out with style hitting a pinch hit home run in his final major league at bat in 2004.

HIGHLIGHTS

• September 15, 1991: As a rookie Ray Lankford hits for the cycle in a 7-2 win over the Mets.
  
  
• October 3, 2004: Ray Lankford hits a 2 run home run to cap a 15-Season career.

7- Albert Pujols

After 5 seasons in the Majors Albert Pujol's numbers are staggering. Tony La Russa calls Albert Pujols the best hitter he's ever managed. Since breaking out on the scene Albert Pujols has dominated the opposition. Among his numerous accolades in his short career are rookie of the year, player of the year and NLCS MVP. In the final season at Busch Stadium Pujols looks to capture his first ever MVP.

HIGHLIGHTS

• April 28, 2001, Hot-hitting Albert Pujols ties the major-league record for home runs in April by a rookie with eight but his Cardinals fall to the Mets, 6-5 in 11 innings.
  
  
• November 12, 2001, Cardinals' 3B Albert Pujols is the unanimous choice for NL Rookie of the Year.

8- Joe Torre

Joe Torre spent 12 years with the Cardinals at Busch Stadium, 6 as a player and 6 as a manager. Torre came to the Cardinals in 1970 and would play in the shadows of the likes of Orlando Cepeda, Tim McCarver and Mike Shannon. Torre drove in 100 RBIs in each of the first three seasons and was voted the NL MVP in 1971 after leading the NL in total bases, hits, batting average, and RBI. Torre was an all-star four consecutive years from 1970 to 1974. Torre would return to the Cardinals in 1990 as a Manager until being fired at the end of the 1995 season.

HIGHLIGHTS

• November 10, 1971, Joe Torre is voted MVP after hitting 24 home runs for the Cardinals and led the NL in RBI (137) and batting (.363).
  
  
• June 27, 1973, Joe Torre hits for the cycle in a 22 hits 15–4 trouncing of the Pirates. Torre hit a double in the 1st, homered in the 3rd, and tripled in the 4th. After hitting into a double play, and then walking in the 8th, Torre then singled in the 9th inning completing the cycle

9- John Tudor

Tudor will be best known for his remarkable turn around to his 1985 Season. Tudor won 20 of his last 21 decisions after starting the season with a 1-7 record to finish the season with a 21-7 record and a 1.93 ERA to lead the Cardinals to the playoffs. Tudor would finish second in Cy Young voting to Dwight Gooden who was 24-4 that year. Tudor would go on to dominate in the World Series in game 1 and 4 against the Royals. The outcome of the 1985 series will live in infamy due to the blown call by umpire Don Denkinger.

HIGHLIGHTS

• August 8, 1985, Tudor one-hits the Cubs 8–0 for his 6th shutout of the season
  
  
• September 11, 1985, Tudor allows three hits in 10 innings for his 3rd consecutive shutout, outdueling Dwight Gooden and the Mets 1–0.

10- Bob Forsch

Bob Forsch pitched over 13 seasons for the Cardinals from 1974-1988. Forsch is the only Cardinal pitcher to throw two no hitters in his career both of them at Busch Stadium. Forsch ranks third only to Hall of Famers Bob Gibson and Jesse Haines in both wins and games pitched for the Cardinals. Forsch was also know for his bat as well wining The Sporting News Silver Slugger Award in 1980 and 1987 the only Cardinal pitcher to every win the award.

HIGHLIGHTS

• April 16, 1978, Forsch no hit the Phillies 5-0 at Busch Stadium.
  
  
• September 26 , 1983, Forsch pitches 2nd career no-hitter as the Cardinals beat the Expos 3-0.
  
  
• August 10, 1986, Forsch hit a grand slam to lead the Cardinals to a 5–4 win over the Pirates.