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Cardinals History: The sad day two players passed away in back-to-back years

It's not often that two fan-favorite players share a day in history. For the St. Louis Cardinals, September 6th is a day that brings back sorrowful and nostalgic memories.

Chris Duncan and Lou Brock both passed away on this day in St. Louis Cardinals history.

Chris Duncan played left field and first base for the Cardinals for only five seasons, but his impact was dramatic both on and off the field. He was a key part of the 2006 World Series club, as he went 1-8 with an RBI double during the World Series.

Duncan's best year with the Cardinals came in 2006 when he slashed .