The Cardinals remember 1982 while opening a new season without restrictions

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The Cardinals are marking Thursday's opening day by honoring one of the franchise's landmark seasons. It's the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World Series championship.

That squad knocked off the Milwaukee Brewers in seven games to win the title, and it continues to hold a special place in the hearts of St. Louis baseball fans.

"It seemed like such a fun era of baseball," said Amy Berra, the curator and manager of the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum.

“It was about the team and Whitey under his leadership," she added.

Whitey Herzog was the manager of that team, and a new exhibit at the museum remembers the '82 World Series champs from his perspective. He shares thoughts about each player and how he guided them to baseball's biggest prize.

https://news.stlpublicradio.org/2022-04-06/the-cardinals-remember-1982-while-opening-a-new-season-without-restrictions

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1. Whiteyball was fun!

I think the 85 and 87 teams far surpassed that of 82, but the 82 season came with rings.

[Tetrachloride]

2. Milwaukee Brewer fans were thrilled too

I remember freezing in May at a late afternoon going into evening game with snow flakes. I was the only one who brought a coat. I shared with my buddy Blankenheim.