Mike Shannon’s voice was filled with excitement, and almost astonishment. The Cardinals’ Hall of Famer bellowed on the air, “Brummer’s stealing home! He is . . . safe! And the Cardinals win!
No, indeed, you wouldn’t believe the happenings in the 12th inning on a hot Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium II on Aug. 22, 1982 as the Cards faced the San Francisco Giants. After the Cardinals had won 5-4 before nearly a capacity crowd, first baseman Keith Hernandez sat in a glazed state of wonderment.