April 18, 1987: Seat cushions fly as Tommy Herr, Cardinals slam Mets in extras

On April 18, 1987, it rained seat cushions at Busch Stadium, as Tommy Herr’s 10th inning walk-off grand slam gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 12-8 win over the New York Mets and sent Cardinals fans into a state of euphoria on “Seat Cushion” night. It was the only grand slam of Herr’s career, and … Continue reading April 18, 1987: Seat cushions fly as Tommy Herr, Cardinals slam Mets in extras