Baseball History · On This Day On This Day: March 17 Posted on March 17, 2022 by Baseballia 1927 In a battle of Irish managers on St. Patrick’s Day, the St. Louis Cardinals of Bob O’Farrell beat the New York Giants of John McGraw, 3 – 0, in a Grapefruit League contest. Cardinals manager O’Farrell also clouts a home run.