1971 St. Louis Cardinals Key Players: Alou, Brock, Gibson
The page from the 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball highlights several notable players. Matty Alou, an outfielder, joined from the Pirates and batted .297 with 201 hits in 1970, excelling with a .342 average in 1966. Lou Brock, another outfielder known for his speed, posted a .304 average with the St. Louis Cardinals, with significant contributions in stolen bases since his 1964 trade. Jose Cardenal, after moving from the Giants and playing for the Indians, found a stable position with the Cardinals, delivering a .293 average with 74 RBIs. Steve Carlton, a pitcher for the Cardinals, faced a challenging 1970 season but was a top hurler previously with a 2.17 ERA. Bob Gibson, also a pitcher, had a remarkable 1970 season with a 23-7 record and is celebrated for his Cy Young and MVP accolades.