Cardinals wish Hall of Fame first baseman Keith Hernandez happy birthday

Born Oct. 20, 1953 in San Francisco

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Happy Birthday to Cardinals Hall of Fame first baseman Keith Hernandez! https://t.co/F5j0KVLVEL Via @Cardinals on X

What happened: Hernandez hit a two-run sixth-inning single to tie Game 7 of the 1982 World Series.

Why it matters: The hit came on his 29th birthday, Oct. 20, 1982.

What to watch: St. Louis moves on through the 2026 postseason schedule.

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