Differences
Jersey worn by Ken Boyer, 1955
Glove worn by Stan Musial, 1950s
Bat used by Tom Alston, 1954-57
Jersey worn by Branch Rickey, 1919
Glove worn by Sparky Adams, 1930-31
Bat, 1905-20
Equipment changed over the years since the Cardinals first took the field in the late 1800's. Compare these things from before 1930 to those from the 1950's. Earlier, the shirts exposed less skin and the gloves had less of a pocket. By the 50's, people realized that a lighter, quicker bat drove the ball further than a heavier bat.
Differences
Jersey worn by Ken Boyer, 1955
Glove worn by Stan Musial, 1950s
Bat used by Tom Alston, 1954-57
Jersey worn by Branch Rickey, 1919
Glove worn by Sparky Adams, 1930-31
Bat, 1905-20
Equipment changed over the years since the Cardinals first took the field in the late 1800's. Compare these things from before 1930 to those from the 1950's. Earlier, the shirts exposed less skin and the gloves had less of a pocket. By the 50's, people realized that a lighter, quicker bat drove the ball further than a heavier bat.