The Cardinals scrapped their traditional buttoned jerseys for T-shirt style uniform tops, and would keep them until they switched back in 1992. Third baseman
Joe Torre won the
MVP Award this year, batting .363, with 24 home runs and 137 RBIs. Pitcher
Bob Gibson won a
Gold Glove this year, and threw a no-hitter against the
Pittsburgh Pirates on August 14.
Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Opening Day starters •
Matty Alou •
Lou Brock •
José Cardenal •
Joe Hague •
Julián Javier •
Jerry Reuss •
Ted Simmons •
Ted Sizemore •
Joe Torre Notable transactions • June 8, 1971:
Keith Hernandez was drafted by the Cardinals in the 42nd round of the
1971 Major League Baseball draft. • June 11, 1971:
Leron Lee and
Fred Norman were traded by the Cardinals to the
San Diego Padres for
Al Santorini. • June 15, 1971:
Mike Torrez was traded by the Cardinals to the
Montreal Expos for
Bob Reynolds.
Roster == Player stats ==