On this day in 1968, the following event actually transpired. 

Long time Cardinal announcer Harry Caray is struck by a car on a rain-slicked night in St. Louis. The popular personality, who will be ticketed for crossing in the middle of the street, suffers fractures in both legs, a broken and dislocated shoulder, as well as facial lacerations.

Don't know about you, but I think that story is outstanding. Onto the sausage links.

On point. Spot on. Accurate. No it's not the I-Team. It's a column about Marc Bulger. [STL Today]

Steve Spagnuolo getting the game ball < shaking hands with the Pope/Santa Clause/Buddah. Still fun story, though. [STL Right Now]

In the wake of uncertainty and inconsistency, two young defensemen are playing well for the Blues. [Sporting News]

I thoroughly enjoyed this story about Brett Favre's love making. [Sports Pickle]

The hit on Danny Amendola in the 4th quarter Sunday was like a Tito Santana flying forearm, Lex Luger forearm and Bill Goldberg spear all in one (my interpretation). Take a look. [Youtube]

Amendola has a concussion as a result, by the way. [Turf Show Times]

Great read for the serious to hardcore football fan. [Cold Hard Football Facts]

Two Cards minor leaguers win player of the year in their leagues. [Springfield News Leader]