1982 Cardinals introduced at Busch Stadium

The 1982 Cardinals are introduced on the field at Busch Stadium to commemorate the 40-year mark of their World Series championship.

[@westhoboken8167]

Met fan here.Keith Hernandez is a Mets broadcaster and talked on TV as to how glad he was to return to St.Louis to be part of the 1982 World Champs.Keith always says that he is proud to have come up with the Cardinals and has never put down the team or the fans.

[@joebeutner6538]

Been a Cardinal fan since 1950.....@ 5yrs old... was the only guy in state of Wisconsin rooting for these guys..... Luvya, OB...one of my favorite from a long list of great Cardinal 3rd sackers...

[@chiwu5225]

Not sure why I was expecting Ozzie to backflip out of that truck..

[@frederickrapp5396]

He’s too old to do that now.

[@jamieberlin5537]

I kinda had that in the back of my mind too. It wouldn't of surprised me if he did. And that would have been epic!

[@randyworden5232]

Looks like he still could...Whitey looks great for his age. And as a Brewers fan the late Mr. Andujar killed us.

[@ReservoirTip]

@@frederickrapp5396 Thanks.

[@franciscotorres593]

The first World Championship I was able to enjoy. 1982 was a magical year for my dad and me. He was able to enjoy '64, '67, and '68 Pennant and I wanted to feel that experience. Thank You Cards

[@canislupus5]

My first Cardinals game ever in person was the walk-off steal of home by the backup catcher Glenn Brummer. Can you imagine that?! And then they won it all. I listened to Jack Buck and Mike Shannon call the games on my little transistor radio, under the covers so I wouldn't get in trouble for staying up past my childhood bedtime.

[@rockyhines5842]

Seeing Oberkfell made me sad.

[@jontheroadagain]

Something pretty tragic about seeing that and the fucking circus music from the organist

[@randallfloyd4476]

what's wrong with ken?

[@dabtastic8300]

Watching this in person was a treat.

[@andygossard4293]

So glad to see Keith out there. He's true blue Met and true Red Card both at the same time. You never forget your first.

[@vicepresidentmikepence889]

To me, Keith Hernandez will always be an Indian

[@jpwjr1199]

@@vicepresidentmikepence889 lol hahahahaha

[@andygossard4293]

@@vicepresidentmikepence889 You mean Guardian?

[@markzabel2631]

@@vicepresidentmikepence889 Keith will always be a traitor to me. His Cocaine addiction caused him to be traded to the Pond Scum METS!!!

[@paleo704]

@@vicepresidentmikepence889LOL

[@Famijoly]

I remember that 1982 World Series, very exciting, really good baseball. Now this is only my 10th season as a Cardinals fan, but seeing the way the ballclub promotes their own in a such a classy way reminds me that that was the best switch in fan loyalty I've ever made. I'm a lifelong passionate baseball fan, but I have yet to experience my favorite team winning the World Championship. In 2005, the Astros were swept by the White Sox. In 2013, the Cardinals lost to the Red Sox, 4 games to 2. This ceremony reminds everyone that winning a World Championship is an extremely special accomplishment. Jim Kaat did most of his Hall of Fame damage as a starting pitcher with the Twins. But his only World Championship came as a left-handed relief specialist with Whitey Herzog's 1982 Cardinals. With the starting pitching performances the Cardinals have gotten since the trade deadline, maybe 2022 is the year for the Cardinals' 12th World Championship. And my first as a fan. Go Cardinals!

[@diddlez2]

What made you switch from the Astros to the Cardinals if you don't mind me asking?

[@Famijoly]

@@diddlez2 The Astros didn't fight the move to the American League. Bud Selig leveraged the fact that the Astros were in the process of being sold to level out the membership in each league. It was a difficult decision for me, but I didn't want to give up the National League. St. Louis is the closest National League city to me, plus I've always respected the Cardinals organization. It helped a bit that at the time, the Astros were down, in the midst of their worst three-year stretch ever, and the Cardinals were perennial contenders. But once I made it a point to go to St. Louis and see the Cardinals in person in 2013 and again in 2014 (and again in 2018), I was totally hooked. There was no going back. Go Cardinals!

[@kevinpayton2664]

It's still weird seeing the Astros in the American League. When the Astros joined the NL Central, they and the Cardinals in my opinion had the game's best rivalry from the mid-1990's through the 2000's.

[@mlbolts72]

The good ol days 😁⚾️

[@raycoffey4403]

The most special organization no doubt!

[@markminter6312]

Ozzie Smith and Willie McGee definitely look the most physically fit out of all of them.

[@ariesram1890]

Wow so many memories!!!! I remember as a kid my uncle Stan took me to that very game when Glen Brummer stole home!!!!! Rest in peace uncle Stan!!⚾

[@robertroddy]

Bless his memory

[@steventesta6782]

One of my favorite teams of all time. They had the great closer bruce Sutter, catcher darrel porter, center fielder George hendrix and Lonnie Smith. What a great team!!!

[@doublezero7852]

Hendrick was the right fielder. McGee was the center fielder.

[@millypoo7713]

One of your favorite teams and you don't know how to spell 2 players names. It's Darrell... and it's Hendrick. Also, Hendrick played right field... Willie McGee played center. One of your all time favorite teams huh? Ok. 😂

[@sancho8521]

@@millypoo7713 ... get em Milly

[@steventesta6782]

@@millypoo7713 My spelling may be bad. But I know about that team than you. My friends father was thier pitching coach Mike Rourke.

[@doublezero7852]

@@steventesta6782 If you know so much about that team you would know that Hub Kittle was the pitching coach of the 1982 Cardinals. Rourke didn’t become the pitching coach until 1984. One of your all time favorite teams, huh?

[@larryloveless2967]

This is a fun find on KZbin as I am old enough to have started following the Cards with the 1960 season. I was introduced to the very realistc Baseball Strat-o-matic probality game from a buddy my first year of college Iin1971 and right away plenty of 1960s teams I knew so well growing up. The last year I bought a few teams was 1982 and still on occasion play that game I bought so long ago. For me what makes the 1982 Cards team stand out was the team speed including Lonnie Smith, Willie Mc Gee, Tommie Herr, Ozziie, and David Green on the bench. It was a typical Whitey Herzog team. Can't forget Keith Hernadez, George Hendrick, and Joaquin Andujar and Sutter pitching. They had a good bench. Of course they were a very balanced team but from Strat-o-matic still know this team so well. In the game they are all still in their prime. Thanks for placing on KZbin.

[@greatone275]

The 81 season really chapped my @$$

[@larryloveless2967]

@@greatone275 Good point. The Cards were second best in two season halves but best over-all but did not make the playoffs. An MLB strike also hurt baseball in Montreal with 1994 when their best ever team had the season nullified by an MLB strike. Despite those performance enhancemnts, Mark Mc Guire did bring back the fans.

[@samemtp]

Would've liked to see them announcing the Forsch, Green and Porter family! Otherwise thanks for posting this!

[@MrBillboard2010]

They did on TV I guess this just don't show it.

[@williamstalvey6920]

Obviously, some of the best fans in baseball Great to see the players from 82

[@andygossard4293]

I watched this series, I hung by it. Seeing these guys, it makes one feel quite old! I think they should have taken Billy Martin's advice, with the beer that tastes great, less filling, Miller lite beer I think.

[@williamstalvey6920]

@@andygossard4293 lol no doubt

[@davidt2349]

Missed Darrell Porter, '82 Series MVP, RIP. He was my cousin.

[@swartetc]

Went to school with him in 7th and 8 the. Grade. He told me in math class one day he was going to play Major league baseball. He was a really nice guy.

[@randyworden5232]

I saw him come up with the Brewers...what a great arm!!! I'm sure that gang didn't help with his substance problems. Still a darn good career.

[@randyworden5232]

Outside of Yount Darrell was by far the best young player in team history. I think they brought him up too soon..they were not real good then.

[@Classicrocker6119]

I’m not a Cards fan but I definitely respect this organization and it’s long history of winning. The 1982 team was special as they responded to the guidance of Manager Whitey Herzog to their first World Series title since 1967. I’m 60 years old and live in western Canada. I’m not ashamed to admit that I certainly reared up while watching this ceremony. Having said that I am more than confident I wasn’t the only one.

[@knxwrtr]

I am not connected to these cardinals through their play but through the respect they earned from the older baseball fans in my family. I was too young to se them play yet the stories my uncles told we enough.

[@MittMittensHeatDieHardFan]

Oh, you can BET our 2022 St. Louis Cardinals (the GREATEST team in the league) will be PARTYING like it's 1982 real soon as they CLAIM that TWELFTH World Series championship! #12in22

[@markcornish2519]

Watched this a few weeks ago right after it was live. Mark littell looked to be in better shape than some, just heard he died RIP

[@luishumbertovega3900]

That neverending tune is the Budweiser jingle of the 80s.

[@archviewcondominium8512]

" Here Come The Kings". Cardinal's and Clydesdale's signature music . I could hear it all day. You know it is a special event when the music plays and the 8 Horse Hitch and Red Trucks go round the warning track. Unique to the Cardinals and St Louis...Loved watching this twice. How special were the 1982 Cardinals. Let's do it again in 2022 to honor our retiring players. 😊 😁 ❤️

[@rickmontgomery3037]

It was always a treat to hear the late, great Ernie Hayes playing that on the organ...Even more so was his rendition of the national anthem before every game...when I first started following the Cardinals (on the radio; following on TV happened the next year) in 1981 I would record some of those anthems straight off the radio broadcasts and actually still have those cassettes I did that on. They're very worn out after all these years and hope to get them transferred to digital at some point.

[@jamesmoss3424]

It's excellent that the 82 Cardinals are remember. 😀👍⚾️

[@andygossard4293]

I was watching this world series back around the time of starting college, those were good carefree times, beer and girls, and the team I grew up watching rise from mediocrity to the World Championship. Happy times!

[@spacemandudley6237]

⚾Fans love the Oz and Willie McGee ⚾I was for the Brewers, what a great team they had that year.

[@zachkostoff2341]

My dad saw this tile clinch the World Series with the late Bruce sutter getting the final out

[@duggantheoutlaw6229]

born in 81 year later world champions . 2 of the greatest teams ever

[@DodgerFan1988]

R.I.P. Darrell Porter Bob Forsch Joaquin Andujar David Green Kelly Paris

[@ChrisCards]

You can add Mark Littell and Sutter to the list.

[@mikemorton7149]

40yrs wow I was just 5

[@blacjackdaniels200]

Everyone’s talking about the Cardinals, but let’s not forget the greatest sports achievement in 1982.....someone very special threw a football a quarter-mile

[@michaellake5269]

So happy that I remember all of these guys. I might be old. I won a six pack of Michelob on a bet that they would win the WS.

[@jasonrosenbluth6283]

Best baseball city barnone

[@ChrisCards]

Nice to see... but what a piss poor production from the music to the idea of these guys getting out of the backs of trucks at their age.

[@ronaldwildman4968]

LOVE THAT MUSIC !

[@ChrisCards]

Do you tho?

[@pjg19751]

My God, what happened to Oberkfell? He looks 90 and he was only 67 here.

[@DaleGraessle]

Wow!

[@Slade347]

It's 40 years later and with these guys it looks like 40 years has taken its toll because that's what will happen more often than not. And then there's Willie McGee who looks like he could start in CF tonight if needed.

[@sportstimemachine2102]

Did they do family members on any of the ones that passed away. Seems at least 4_5 did and that was a quick look at their Roster

[@Teardehawkee]

Not a Cardinals fan but I got a lump in my throat seeing this.......(Most be the organ playing)

[@bradschmittling8118]

So much history this team

[@bajikimran2304]

OH MY GOD! How old and broken down they all look. So sad.

[@aceball7076]

It was a great pleasure viewing this! Why couldn't they get some more from that 1982 year to attend? Lonnie Smith, George Hendrick and Darrell Porter as examples. Some of them have not aged well though. Surprised not one fell out of the truck! lol

[@winklestiltskin]

Darrell Porter died in 2002.

[@aceball7076]

@@winklestiltskin Oh so sorry to hear that about Darrell.

[@peterosebelongsinthehallof4191]

Joaquin Andujar was also a key part of that team.

[@sschario60]

BRUUUUUUCE!

[@aceball7076]

@@sschario60 SUUUUUTER!!

[@barryosullivan8697]

Remember the late Bob Forsch as well - without his 3 hit shutout of the Braves in the playoffs, the Cards might not have made the Series. God bless you Bob.

[@rayjr62]

I am curious- does anyone know of the extent of Ken Oberkfell's health issues?

[@JoeRodBx]

Happy as hell for Keith. -Mets Fan

[@jeffrhodes6939]

They can shut that f**king music off anytime

[@MassenaLineRailfan]

I don't care what anybody says but Keith Hernandez deserves to be in the Hall Of Fame. He was the best defensive first baseman. Even though he didn't hit 30+ home runs, he could hit.300 with 10 home runs and have 80-90 RBIs every season. Plus he was a good clutch hitter.

[@dmmamc]

Rooted for the Cards to win the 82 WS. Pissed me off to see how the Brewers fans celebrated after winning Game 5.

[@swartetc]

Yea Darrell Porter!

[@DateTwoRelate]

Whose idea was it to get 70+-year-olds up and down from a pickup truck bed? Not too bright, folks!!!

[@doublezero7852]

90 year old Whitey Herzog did ok though!

[@DCussen]

Go Cards!!!

[@SMF4138]

Keith looks like he hates being there, love that.

[@flipflopmcgurt3403]

Didn't shake the hands of the 1st 4 people

[@ChrisCards]

He probably didn't know who they were. In fact, who the fuck were they?

[@mtphill71]

R.I.P. Bob Forsch

[@deacongrooves]

Always great to see the players I grew up with, but who was the idiot who decided to put them all in a flatbed of a pickup truck ? That was painful to watch, especially Oberkfell, what happened to him?

[@mikec3949]

Not sure but it's sad to see

[@deedeesmith5615]

Really sad... I had no idea he was in that bad a shape

[@randyworden5232]

My guess would be Parkinsons.

[@AngelA-qi1br]

Geez, that incessant organ music was horrendous. I understand the tune and what it represents but it was grating on the ears. Also, let's see how many old men can climb out if the back of a pick up truck gracefully

[@lukeheaton5336]

Those were my two takeaways, too.

[@timothy4545]

Can anyone tell me what happened to Ken Oberkfell.

[@danlivni2097]

Looks like he's got some Ailment

[@jennifercunningham9159]

Freese is on the upcoming ballot. I say no matter how short his Cardinals career was, you let him in there! Ha! I met him years later, after the trade, and he says people still won't let him pay for a beer or a dinner, always comped. I think the rally squirrel should get the same treatment...😅

[@richardwilliams473]

I believe the Cardinals won their game against the Brewers on this occasion?

[@Wilco1972]

Yes the Brewers were in the American League in 1982 and faced the Cardinals in the World Series.

[@atibbs14]

@@Wilco1972 I think Richard Williams is asking if the Cardinals won the game against the Brewers that was played after the ceremony. Unfortunately, they did not.

[@Slade347]

The person who decided to have that music constantly playing at that volume should be forced to spend the next six months listening to it on a constant loop.

[@jeremycrandall2899]

Glad that somebody finally thought to bring out a regular folding chair for Oberkfell, instead trying to lift him up onto that high chair. That was a disaster waiting to happen. Poor guy.😕

[@MrBillboard2010]

I was shocked that Whitey looked in better shape than Oberkfell.

[@ReservoirTip]

RIP Mark Littell.

[@emeryhays]

i still can't believe the one tough dominican . is no longer with us.

[@randyworden5232]

I am a Brewers fan...yet I loved him. Unhittable slider.

[@joeegan9062]

Lonnie Smith? Bruce Sutter?

[@RyansColoradoRailProductions]

Bruce Sutter should have been there. Also RIP Darrell Porter

[@sportstimemachine2102]

Jeff Keener?

[@brushybret]

I didn't recognize him either and had to look him up. Apparently, he was a relief pitcher that appeared in 19 games during the 82 season.

[@markzabel2631]

What is up with Obie?

[@ChadEAult]

Some notable no shows: George Hendricks, Andy Van Slyke, John Tudor, Juqein Andojar, Gene Tenace, Darrel Porter, Bruce Suttor, Lonnie Smith….

[@Slade347]

Van Slyke and Tudor weren't on that team. Adujar & Porter have passed away.

[@ChadEAult]

@@Slade347 must be thinking about ‘85.

[@ChrisCards]

Probably didn't meet Hendrixs appearance fee

[@millypoo7713]

Whose idea was it to have these guys step down out of a pick up truck? Geees WTF!

[@pixsnapper1]

Seriously!!!

[@bennylevine387]

Let's pass on the golf carts and get these old timers to step out of monster trucks instead.

[@petenice6667]

More like 1902....

[@millypoo7713]

Be careful Mr. Smartass with no respect... your day is coming as well. And you're not going to like it.

[@cage4333]

Whoever planned this event for the Cardinals should be fired. Making those old guys climb down from a truck. Taking forever to find Ken Oberkfell a chair. The Bud jingle that never ended. This was a truly special occasion, and it came off about as dignified as a downstate Illinois family reunion.

[@JasonSmith-vj1de]

Surprised Bruce Sutter wasnt there

[@ChrisCards]

Well, now we know why.

[@duaneaponte696]

I didn’t know that Ken Oberkfell was In such poor health.😞

[@aarongoldstein7614]

We all get older but I didn't know Oberkfell was in such bad shape. Painful to watch. Ozzie Smith, Willie McGee, Dane Iorg & Steve Mura are looking well though.

[@michaelburnett9393]

im not s fan. but st. louis fans are n1

[@mrchitlin6255]

Who thought it would be a good idea to have those guys exit out of a pick up truck

[@661fish4]

What happened to Oberkfel? Sadly he is in bad shape.

[@slocumb1270]

That was shocking. Had to look up his age and he's only 66. Looks worse than Whitey at 90. Makes me wonder if he had a stroke.

[@millypoo7713]

Joaquin Andujar should have been the 1982 World Series MVP... not Darrell Porter. Just check the stats.

[@peterosebelongsinthehallof4191]

Yeah, they don't win without Andujar.

[@r3tr0actiongamer24]

I think if Nosferatu were introduced they would call him Youngblood compared to these guys

[@HankC9174]

musical variety much ?

[@seanwhite9925]

wtf?

[@84brewers]

If only Rollie Fingers could've been healthy for the Crew. Great series though

[@kazitude1]

Sad that but a few, most are badly out of shape and seem to be in poor health. You would think they would have taken better care of themselves

[@doublezero7852]

Seeing as most of them are mid 70’s or older, I think they did ok.

[@raymondstern9046]

Get rid of the horrible music and thankfully no swoosh on the throwback

[@lukeheaton5336]

Some many great jerseys ruined by that obnoxious swoosh. And couldn’t agree more on the organ music.

[@Jiltedin2007]

Should’ve also won in 1985, but they choked.

[@joeegan9062]

They got robbed is more like it.

[@Jiltedin2007]

@@joeegan9062 By one Umpire named Don Denkinger. JORGE ORTA WAS CLEARLY OUT!

[@johnbettmann6888]

This would have been 100 percent more enjoyable without that godawful organ playing.

[@leafinapool3213]

1982?! Seems more like 1922. These guys didn't age well! Was Busch Stadium built on the site of a nuclear power plant? Jesus Fucking Christ!

[@TheBatugan77]

Like a lot of others... Music 👎👎👎 Pick-up truck 👎👎👎

[@rentslave]

These guys look terrible.Too much Bud?

[@darylewilson6087]

You do know that was 40 years ago and they play from 25 to 35 years of age right.

[@rentslave]

@@darylewilson6087 I have a full head of mostly blonde hair at age 72.

[@peterosebelongsinthehallof4191]

Tom Herr was a twig in his playing days. Not anymore.

[@morrison1405]

Cardinals are very classless to do this with the Brewers in town. And I'm born and raised in St. Louis. The classless cheating Cards forever I guess.

[@GingerKraut]

Well, you're entitled to your opinion. If you can justify your cheating accusation I'd love to hear it...otherwise it's sour grapes on your part.

[@morrison1405]

@@GingerKraut Hacking the Astros internal computers. Suck on those sour grapes son.

[@slocumb1270]

Learn to cope.

[@slocumb1270]

@@morrison1405 Eat it JA.

[@darylewilson6087]

@@slocumb1270 Eat it is a nice reply, sorry I'm not as nice so I say FO to JA.