1956 St. Louis Cardinals Radio-Television Log and Schedule Details
The 1956 St. Louis Cardinals profile from the Dope Book presents detailed information regarding the team's radio and television broadcasts, uniform colors, ticket prices, and the season schedule. The Cardinals were featured on radio via KMOX (1120) with announcers Harry Caray, Joe Garagiola, and Jack Buck. Television broadcasts were conducted on KTVI (Channel 36), covering all home and road games, sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, Inc. The team's uniforms consisted of navy blue caps with a scarlet button and “St L” embroidered. Players wore white jerseys trimmed with scarlet, featuring a navy blue script lettering. The details also included comprehensive ticket pricing: Box Seats at $2.50-$2.25, Reserved Grandstand at $1.85, General Admission at $1.20, and Bleachers at $1.05. A schedule listed home and away games from April through September, featuring matchups against teams like the Milwaukee Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, and others, with specific dates highlighted for each month.