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Heidrick was transferred from Cleveland to St. Louis after 1898 by Frank and Stanley Robison, who owned both teams. He stole 55 bases for the Cardinals in 1899, and in 1901 hit a career-high .339 as part of their all-.300 outfield. (WAB)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » October 20, 1901: Seven Cardinals, including the three top hitters-Jesse Burkett, Emmet Heidrick, and Bobby Wallace-and half the pitching staff, jump to the new St. Louis AL team. » October 7, 2001: The Astros defeat the Cardinals, 9-2, to clinch their 4th NL Central crown in five years. The loss leaves the Cardinals with the NL wild card spot. Albert Pujols ties Emmet "Snags" Heidrick (1899) for most hits by a Cardinal rookie when he makes his 194th.