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MLB Network to highlight '80s Cardinals Tuesday night

A documentary about the 'Whitey Ball' era of Cardinals baseball is just the thing to hold us over until spring training starts.
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Cardinals fans will have some appointment television to watch on January 28.

MLB Network will be air a documentary on the Cardinals of the 1980's titled "Birds of a Different Game".

The documentary will highlight the "Whitey Ball" era of Cardinals baseball and the team's defense and speed focused teams during that era. The Cardinals won three National League pennants in the '80s, capturing the 1982 title against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Just in case you can't wait, here are a few previews of what you'll see Tuesday night.

Watch: Jack Clark calls his shot

Watch: Keith Hernandez comes through in the World Series

St. Louis native John Goodman will narrate the documentary.

It is also said to feature former Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog, players Ozzie Smith and Keith Hernandez, broadcasters Bob Costas and Al Michaels and St. Louis native and noted Cardinals fan Jon Hamm.

"Birds of a Different Game: The '80s Cardinals" is set to air on Tuesday, January 28 at 7 p.m. St. Louis time.

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