Here is a name from the annals of Cardinals history – Howie Krist. On this date in 1941, the right-hander known as “Spud” picked up the win in relief over the Giants in the second game of a doubleheader sweep at Sportsman's Park. That was his Krist's last  decision in a perfect 10-0 season, which set the National League record for the most wins in a season by a pitcher without a loss.

In 1946, Krist finished his six-year MLB career, which was derailed by World War II, with a .771 winning percentage (37-11). Had Krist been able to pitch at least 750 career innings as a Cardinal instead of “only” throwing 444 1/3, he would be recognized as having the best winning mark in team history. John Tudor at .705 is tops in the record books now, with Chris Carpenter second at .693.