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Cardinals' 1981 trade for Willie McGee recalled as franchise-altering
Original: Cardinals History: St. Louis nabs Willie McGee from Yankees in franchise-altering move The St. Louis Cardinals changed t
A retrospective piece revisits the St. Louis Cardinals' 1981 acquisition of outfielder Willie McGee from the New York Yankees, calling it a move that changed the direction of the franchise. McGee went on to become a cornerstone player for St. Louis, anchoring the outfield during some of the club's most successful years. Fans of the team continue to look back on the trade as one of the best deals in Cardinals history.
Why now: Baseball fans and Cardinals followers are revisiting a historic trade that shaped the franchise's success in the 1980s.
St. Louis CardinalsWillie McGeeNew York Yankees
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- Cardinals History: St. Louis nabs Willie McGee from Yankees in franchise-altering move The St. Louis Cardinals changed the direction of the franchise when they acquired cornerstone outfielder Willie McGee from the New York Yankees in 1981. https://… · cardinals@gamefan.net · 1
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