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St. Louis Cardinals National League AAA Memphis Redbirds AA Springfield Cardinals A Palm Beach Cardinals R Johnson City Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a Major League Baseball team based in Saint Louis, Missouri. They are in the Central Division of the National League. They are the defending champions of the National League.
* In 2001, the Cardinals finished the season with a record of 93-69. The Houston Astros, in the same division as the Cardinals finished with the same record. Since the two teams finished tied in the standings, the league went to a tie breaker to determine who would be the division champion and who would be the National League Wild-Card winner. Since Houston won the season series against the Cardinals, Houston was declared the division champion and St. Louis received a wild card berth. Many St. Louisians were unhappy with this decision and refer to the 2001 Cardinals as "co-division champions," along with Houston. Franchise historyEarly YearsThe team was formed as part of the American Association in 1882 where they enjoyed a four-year dynasty under flamboyant owner Chris von der Ahe. Initially they were known as the "Brown Stockings", which was quickly shortened to "Browns". The Browns squared off against the National League's Chicago White Stockings twice in the early version of the World Series. The Series of 1885 ended in dispute and with no resolution. St. Louis won the 1886 Series outright. The vigorous Chicago-St. Louis rivalry continues to this day. During the mid-1880s, the National League also had a St. Louis entry, the Maroons, which had come in from the Union Association. The Maroons had the misfortune of arriving at the time when the Browns were in their glory, and they soon folded. The Browns joined the National League in 1892 following the bankruptcy of the American Association. They were briefly called the Perfectos in 1899 before settling on their present name, a name reportedly inspired by switching their uniform colors from brown to red. The Cardinals languished for some 40 years after their mid-1880s triumphs, while their crosstown rivals, the American League's version of the Browns, were competitive, though not victorious. The Cardinals became the Browns' tenants in 1920. By the mid-1920s, the Cardinals began to turn their fortunes around, and soon they would become the city's favorite team once again. 1930s and 1940sHighlights from Cardinal history include the 1930s era "Gas House Gang" featuring Dizzy Dean, Joe Medwick, Pepper Martin, and Enos Slaughter. In 1934, Dean and his younger brother, Paul, combined to win 49 games - still a single season record for brothers. Dizzy, whose real name was Jerome Herman Dean, won 30 of them, with Paul (nicknamed "Daffy") contributing 19 wins. Dean's country humor made him a popular favorite, particularly in the rural south and midwest where Cardinals fans were numerous. In the 1940s, the Cardinals dominated the National League, and in 1944 they posted the best record in team history at 105-49. In the World Series they met their crosstown rivals, the St. Louis Browns, in the "trolley car Series". The Cardinals beat the Browns 4 games to 2 to win the 1944 World Series. Outfielder Stan "The Man" Musial led the ’44 team. Known to loyal fans as "Ol' Number 6", Musial spent 23 years in a Cardinal uniform. In 1968, a statue of Musial was constructed outside Busch Stadium. In 1947, the Cardinals (who were effectively the South's only major league team until the 1960s) gained notoriety by attempting to boycott games against the Brooklyn Dodgers to protest the Dodgers' signing of a black player, Jackie Robinson. The alleged ringleader of the boycott was Enos Slaughter. National League president Ford Frick threatened to ban any players who boycotted any games, and the boycott never happened. The Cardinals did not sign a black regular until Curt Flood in 1958. 1960sThe 1960s brought three National League pennants to St. Louis. Hall of Famers such as Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Steve Carlton, and Orlando Cepeda led the "Redbirds" to World Series titles in 1964 over the Yankees and in 1967 over the Boston Red Sox. The Cards then lost to the Detroit Tigers in a closely contested 7 game affair in 1968, the last series before baseball adopted a divisional format. 1980sAfter a less-than-successful 1970s, new Cardinal manager Whitey Herzog revived the winning tradition at Busch Stadium. Herzog's brand of baseball, known in St. Louis as "Whiteyball", featured speed on the base paths, sparkling defense, and unconventional roster moves. In his 11 years as Cardinal manager, Herzog won three National League pennants, and a 1982 World Series title. The 1980s era Cardinals included stars Ozzie Smith, Willie McGee (who won two batting titles in a Cardinal uniform), John Tudor, Tom Herr, Jack Clark, Bruce Sutter, Keith Hernandez, Terry Pendleton, and Joaquín Andujar. The 1985 World Series, christened the "I-70 Series" because it featured in-state rival Kansas City, is perhaps the most controversial in Cardinal history. Game 6 of that series featured "The Call". In the 9th inning, umpire Don Denkinger called Royals batter Jorge Orta safe at first base - a call later refuted by instant replay. The Cardinals, leading 1-0 at the time of the play and needing that victory to clinch the title, went on to lose Game 6 and ultimately Game 7 by the score of 11-0 the following night. The Cardinals again won the National League in 1987, losing to Minnesota 4 games to 3 in the World Series. 1990s and beyondThe Cards reached the playoffs 1996, but the Atlanta Braves defeated them for the National League pennant. Mark McGwire broke the single-season home run record while playing with St. Louis in 1998 In 1998 Cardinals' first baseman Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs battled to set the record for most home runs in one season. McGwire broke Roger Maris's 37 year-old record of 61 on September 8 with a low line drive over Busch Stadium's left field fence. McGwire went on to finish with 70, a record that stood until Barry Bonds hit 73 in 2001. In 2000, the Cardinals lost to the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series. In 2001, the Cardinals advanced to the post-season as a "Wild Card" team after posting the second-best record in the National League, but losing the division to the Houston Astros. The eventual World Series champion Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Cardinals in a five-game playoff series. In 2001, the Cardinals finished the season with a 93-69 record. The Houston Astros, also in the National League Central, finished with an identical record. Since the two teams finished tied in the standings, the league went to a tie breaker to determine the division champion. Since Houston won the season series against the Cardinals, Houston was declared the division champion and St. Louis received a wild card berth. Many St. Louisians were unhappy with this decision and refer to the 2001 Cardinals as "co-division champions," along with Houston. In 2002, the Cardinals won the Central Division and this time defeated the Diamondbacks 3 games to none to reach the NLCS, but lost 4 games to 1 to the San Francisco Giants. The year was also marred with tragedy for the Cardinal family. On June 18, beloved broadcaster Jack Buck passed away at the age of 77. Just ten months earlier, Buck stirred emotions when he addressed the crowd at Busch Stadium when Major League Baseball resumed after the September 11th terrorist attacks. The biggest shock of all came just four days after Buck's passing when ace pitcher Darryl Kile died suddenly of heart failure while in Chicago for a series against the Cubs. In 2004, St. Louis posted the best record in the National League, tallying their most wins since the 1940s and earning home advantage for the NLDS and NLCS. In the Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cardinals rolled, winning the series 3-1. Facing off against rival Houston in the NLCS, the Cards took a 2-0 lead, then lost three straight in Houston. Coming home for Game 6, the Cardinals took a 4-3 lead into the 9th inning, but blew it. Jim Edmonds hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the 12th to win the game. The next night, Albert Pujols helped St. Louis win Game 7 to clinch the series, and was named MVP. The Cardinals then played the Boston Red Sox in the 2004 World Series, the third time the teams have faced each other in the Fall Classic. However, the spirit and zest of the Cardinals seemed to elude them in this championship series, as the Red Sox retained a leading position through the entire series. The Cardinals also had the misfortune of meeting a Red Sox team that had just made baseball history by taking 4 straight against their arch-rivals, the New York Yankees after losing the first 3 in their ALCS matchup, and the BoSox had major momentum. As TV announcer (and former Cardinal) Tim McCarver said, "They are playing with a world of confidence". And the Cardinals apparently were not. The best demonstration of St. Louis' troubles in the Series: Pujols, Scott Rolen, and Jim Edmonds, the normally fearsome 3-4-5 hitters for the Cards, were a dismal 6-for-45 with 1 RBI. The Cardinals were unceremoniously swept by the Sox in four games, with the Sox winning their first World Series championship since 1918 and burying the so-called "Curse of the Bambino." Ironically the last out of the World Series came off of the bat of Edgar Renteria, wearing the number three jersey, the same number worn by Babe Ruth, a.k.a. "The Bambino". Other historical notesFor much of the last half of the 20th century, the legendary broadcaster, Jack Buck, was the voice of the Cardinals, calling play-by-play on St. Louis' KMOX radio. His son Joe Buck took over for Jack as the radio and television announcer for the Cardinals in 1991. Between 1960 and 1987, St. Louis was home to two big-league Cardinals teams, baseball and football. Sports fans and local news coverage got into the habit of saying "the St. Louis Baseball Cardinals" or "the St. Louis Football Cardinals" to distinguish the two. Locals also got into the habit of using "Redbirds" to refer specifically to the baseball team. This nickname had been commonly used decades before the football team came to town. Baseball Hall of Famers
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Louis Baseball Cardinals" or "the St. It won numerous other awards including seven Saturn Awards. Sports fans and local news coverage got into the habit of saying "the St. Raiders of the Lost Ark was nominated for eight Academy Awards in 1982 and won four (Best Sound, Best Film Editing, Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration). Louis was home to two big-league Cardinals teams, baseball and football. The Indiana Jones franchise eventually expanded to books, games, a television series, and even theme park attractions. (See Indiana Jones for more information.). Between 1960 and 1987, St. A fourth, as yet titleless, movie is apparently in preproduction for 2006. Louis' KMOX radio. His son Joe Buck took over for Jack as the radio and television announcer for the Cardinals in 1991. The box office success of the film led to a prequel — Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) and a sequel Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). For much of the last half of the 20th century, the legendary broadcaster, Jack Buck, was the voice of the Cardinals, calling play-by-play on St. The film was a huge success, becoming the year's highest grossing film. "The Bambino". Since James Bond could not be used, the film team created Indiana Jones, a character who is suave, handsome, and lives a jet-setting life, but has clear flaws (for example, a fear of snakes) and has much more comic attributes. The Cardinals were unceremoniously swept by the Sox in four games, with the Sox winning their first World Series championship since 1918 and burying the so-called "Curse of the Bambino." Ironically the last out of the World Series came off of the bat of Edgar Renteria, wearing the number three jersey, the same number worn by Babe Ruth, a.k.a. Both George Lucas and Steven Spielberg had expressed their interests to make a James Bond film of their own, but to no avail from EoN, the production company which owned the rights to the character. Louis' troubles in the Series: Pujols, Scott Rolen, and Jim Edmonds, the normally fearsome 3-4-5 hitters for the Cards, were a dismal 6-for-45 with 1 RBI. It should also be noted that the character of Indiana Jones was directly influenced by James Bond. The best demonstration of St. 'Raiders' was conceived by Paramount Pictures as a star vehicle for Tom Selleck but he was not available due to other commitments so Harrison Ford was cast instead. And the Cardinals apparently were not. A new screenplay was commissioned from Lawrence Kasdan. As TV announcer (and former Cardinal) Tim McCarver said, "They are playing with a world of confidence". At the time Spielberg's career was suffering due to the expensive bomb 1941 so it was agreed that Lucas would produce and Spielberg direct. The Cardinals also had the misfortune of meeting a Red Sox team that had just made baseball history by taking 4 straight against their arch-rivals, the New York Yankees after losing the first 3 in their ALCS matchup, and the BoSox had major momentum. While on holiday with his close friend Steven Spielberg the pair worked out the basis for the film. However, the spirit and zest of the Cardinals seemed to elude them in this championship series, as the Red Sox retained a leading position through the entire series. Lucas had conceived of the idea in discussion with Philip Kaufman who had worked on a treatment. The Cardinals then played the Boston Red Sox in the 2004 World Series, the third time the teams have faced each other in the Fall Classic. It was also limited in its ambitions as it was made in only 73 days, the plot is rather straightforward, and there are only a few principal characters. Louis win Game 7 to clinch the series, and was named MVP. By contrast Raiders of the Lost Ark is comic book-like in tone, with a glamorous heroine, over-the-top villains, and impressive stunt work combined with moments of comedy. The next night, Albert Pujols helped St. The early 1970s had been dominated by action films either with a certain gritty realism, such as the Dirty Harry series or that were massive productions with huge casts and elaborate special effects such as The Poseidon Adventure. Jim Edmonds hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the 12th to win the game. Like Star Wars he saw it as an opportunity to create a modern version of the serials of the 1930s and 1940s. Coming home for Game 6, the Cardinals took a 4-3 lead into the 9th inning, but blew it. George Lucas originally became involved in the project in 1977. In the Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cardinals rolled, winning the series 3-1. Facing off against rival Houston in the NLCS, the Cards took a 2-0 lead, then lost three straight in Houston. Back in Washington D.C., the two Army intelligence representatives tell Indy that "top men" are studying the Ark, and Marion invites the disappointed Indy to a drink, but in dramatic irony the Ark is sealed in a wooden crate and stored in a giant government warehouse filled with countless other similar crates. Louis posted the best record in the National League, tallying their most wins since the 1940s and earning home advantage for the NLDS and NLCS. Indy and Marion are spared because they do not watch the ritual, shutting their eyes, and they escape with the Ark. In 2004, St. Marion and Indy are tied up and forced to view a ceremony where Belloq opens the Ark in front of a group of German soldiers, but strange and mysterious spirits emerge (perhaps those sinners during the Exodus who disobeyed God's laws?) killing Belloq, Dietrich, Toht, the soldiers, and evaporating their souls into the afterlife. The biggest shock of all came just four days after Buck's passing when ace pitcher Darryl Kile died suddenly of heart failure while in Chicago for a series against the Cubs. Threatening to destroy the Ark with a rocket launcher, Indy is soon convinced by Belloq to surrender, giving in to his own deep desires as an archaeologist to see the Ark's contents. Just ten months earlier, Buck stirred emotions when he addressed the crowd at Busch Stadium when Major League Baseball resumed after the September 11th terrorist attacks. It docks at a submarine pen on an island in the Aegean Sea, where Indy steals a soldier's uniform. On June 18, beloved broadcaster Jack Buck passed away at the age of 77. A Nazi U-boat with Belloq and Dietrich stops the ship and takes the Ark and Marion, but Indy covertly follows the sub (either stowing away onboard or, in a deleted scene, holding onto the periscope). The year was also marred with tragedy for the Cardinal family. Retaking the Ark, Indy and Marion depart from a happy Sallah and sail with it on the Bantu Wind a ship bound for England. In 2002, the Cardinals won the Central Division and this time defeated the Diamondbacks 3 games to none to reach the NLCS, but lost 4 games to 1 to the San Francisco Giants. Stealing a horse and charging off at the truck convoy, Indy manages to take the wheel of the truck, throw the passengers off the back, fend off the other support vehicles, and escape, all in a rather dramatic chase scene. Many St. Louisians were unhappy with this decision and refer to the 2001 Cardinals as "co-division champions," along with Houston. Gas ignites the plane, and Belloq and Dietrich put the Ark on a truck instead. Louis received a wild card berth. Marion knocks out the pilot and fends off some infantrymen with the plane's coaxial machine gun while Indy (beated to the ground) hides his face when his opponent is torn apart off-camera by a propellor. Since Houston won the season series against the Cardinals, Houston was declared the division champion and St. Attempting to stop the pilot, a large fight breaks out instead between Indy and a big muscular soldier around the spinning propellors of the plane. Since the two teams finished tied in the standings, the league went to a tie breaker to determine the division champion. They escape though a weak stone wall and arrive in time to see a Luftwaffe plane being prepared to ship the Ark to Berlin. The Houston Astros, also in the National League Central, finished with an identical record. Dietrich and his assistant Gobler, surround the entrace, take the Ark, and leave Indy and Marion to die in the snake-infested pit. In 2001, the Cardinals finished the season with a 93-69 record. Belloq and the Germans, led by the sadistic Col. The eventual World Series champion Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Cardinals in a five-game playoff series. Infiltrating the dig, Indy and Sallah use the headpeice in the map room to then find the Ark deep within the snake-infested Well of Souls. In 2001, the Cardinals advanced to the post-season as a "Wild Card" team after posting the second-best record in the National League, but losing the division to the Houston Astros. It appears that the Nazis have misread the headpiece, their staff is too long, and they are thus digging for the Ark in the wrong place in Tanis. In 2000, the Cardinals lost to the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series. That evening, Sallah takes Indy to an old wiseman who decodes the markings. McGwire went on to finish with 70, a record that stood until Barry Bonds hit 73 in 2001. Fearing that Marion was most likely killed in the blast, Indy in a rage encounters Belloq once more in a Cairo tavern and wishes to kill him despite Belloq's sermon about the Ark's wonders, but Sallah and his children rescue him from the other Egyptian gunmen. McGwire broke Roger Maris's 37 year-old record of 61 on September 8 with a low line drive over Busch Stadium's left field fence. Nazi operatives grab Marion and throw her in a truck, but the vehicle crashes and explodes when Indy dispatches the driver with his pistol. In 1998 Cardinals' first baseman Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs battled to set the record for most home runs in one season. While touring about Cairo's markets, Marion and Indy are chased by hired swordsmen. Louis in 1998. They fly to Cairo and meet Indy's friend Sallah, a skilled Egyptian digger and archaeologist, to find help in decoding the markings in the headpiece that specify the height of the staff needed to hold the headpiece. Mark McGwire broke the single-season home run record while playing with St. Marion teams up with Indy following a shootout between him and Toht's hired thugs in Marion's tavern. The Cards reached the playoffs 1996, but the Atlanta Braves defeated them for the National League pennant. A Nazi agent named Toht (perhaps Gestapo) who had followed Indy to Marion tries to take the piece from her by provoking her with a hot iron. The Cardinals again won the National League in 1987, losing to Minnesota 4 games to 3 in the World Series. Indy flies to snowy, mountainous Nepal to speak with Marion Ravenwood, the professor's tough-minded and independent daughter, only to find that her father died and that she's reluctant to part with the headpiece. In the 9th inning, umpire Don Denkinger called Royals batter Jorge Orta safe at first base - a call later refuted by instant replay. The Cardinals, leading 1-0 at the time of the play and needing that victory to clinch the title, went on to lose Game 6 and ultimately Game 7 by the score of 11-0 the following night. According to Ravenwood, the Pharaoh Shishaq stole the Ark from Jerusalem but then buried it in the desert sands of his capital city, Tanis, also the city where the Nazis have begun a massive archaeological dig for the Well of Souls which houses the Ark. The 1985 World Series, christened the "I-70 Series" because it featured in-state rival Kansas City, is perhaps the most controversial in Cardinal history. Game 6 of that series featured "The Call". Furthermore, they believe that Ravenwood has the headpiece of the Staff of Ra needed to pinpoint the Ark's resting place. Using a specifically high staff to hold it, the headpiece is a golden disk that uses the sun's rays cast its crystal to then shine a spot on the city model in the map room, of Tanis, an ancient Egyptian city. The 1980s era Cardinals included stars Ozzie Smith, Willie McGee (who won two batting titles in a Cardinal uniform), John Tudor, Tom Herr, Jack Clark, Bruce Sutter, Keith Hernandez, Terry Pendleton, and Joaquín Andujar. Indy, a former student of Ravenwood, helps interpret the message as an indication that the Nazis are close to finding the Ark of the Covenant — a golden and jeweled chest constructed under the guidance of God and Moses that housed the remnants of the tablets of the Ten Commandments, a relic that Hitler could use to render his rising army invincible, or at least what the legend implies. In his 11 years as Cardinal manager, Herzog won three National League pennants, and a 1982 World Series title. Ravenwood being under the scrutiny of German intelligence. Herzog's brand of baseball, known in St. Louis as "Whiteyball", featured speed on the base paths, sparkling defense, and unconventional roster moves. The men explain that the US has intercepted a cryptic Nazi message that mentions a Prof. After a less-than-successful 1970s, new Cardinal manager Whitey Herzog revived the winning tradition at Busch Stadium. Back at his American college, two US Army intelligence men summon Jones into the auditorium along with Marcus, head of the department and a good friend of Indy. The Cards then lost to the Detroit Tigers in a closely contested 7 game affair in 1968, the last series before baseball adopted a divisional format. Jones manages to flee with his pilot, Jock, in their pontoon plane. Hall of Famers such as Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Steve Carlton, and Orlando Cepeda led the "Redbirds" to World Series titles in 1964 over the Yankees and in 1967 over the Boston Red Sox. Outside, his French counterpart and nemesis Rene Belloq has actually befriended the natives, who take the idol from Indy and chase him down. Louis. In the temple, Jones avoids various traps when retrieving the idol, is duped by another guide, Satipo, who turns on him but is then killed by a trap himself, and manages to escape a giant rolling boulder that chases Jones out of the temple. The 1960s brought three National League pennants to St. With his famous whip, he chases away a guide who attempts to shoot him in the back. The Cardinals did not sign a black regular until Curt Flood in 1958. Set in 1936, the story begins with Indy's journey into the South American jungle with a few local guides to find a hidden temple that houses a golden idol head (perhaps of the Inca civilization?). National League president Ford Frick threatened to ban any players who boycotted any games, and the boycott never happened. His bête noire is Rene Belloq (Paul Freeman). The alleged ringleader of the boycott was Enos Slaughter. On his adventure he is accompanied by Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) and Sallah (John Rhys-Davies). In 1947, the Cardinals (who were effectively the South's only major league team until the 1960s) gained notoriety by attempting to boycott games against the Brooklyn Dodgers to protest the Dodgers' signing of a black player, Jackie Robinson. Raiders of the Lost Ark is a feature film released by Paramount Pictures in 1981. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it is a fantasy adventure and the first in a series of film and TV productions about the adventures of the heroic fictional archaeologist Indiana Jones, who was played by actor Harrison Ford. Indy is a professor of archaeology and also acquires artifacts for Marcus Brody (Denholm Elliott), who works for a museum. In 1968, a statue of Musial was constructed outside Busch Stadium. Producers: Howard Kazanjian, George Lucas, Frank Marshall, Robert Watts. Known to loyal fans as "Ol' Number 6", Musial spent 23 years in a Cardinal uniform. Anderson, who included the Wilhelm scream in the film. Outfielder Stan "The Man" Musial led the ’44 team. Sound effects editor: Richard L. The Cardinals beat the Browns 4 games to 2 to win the 1944 World Series. Editor: Michael Kahn. Louis Browns, in the "trolley car Series". Composer: John Williams. In the World Series they met their crosstown rivals, the St. Writing credits: George Lucas (story), Philip Kaufman (story) and Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay). In the 1940s, the Cardinals dominated the National League, and in 1944 they posted the best record in team history at 105-49. Cast: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey, John Rhys-Davies, Alfred Molina, and Denholm Elliott. Dean's country humor made him a popular favorite, particularly in the rural south and midwest where Cardinals fans were numerous. Direction: Steven Spielberg. Dizzy, whose real name was Jerome Herman Dean, won 30 of them, with Paul (nicknamed "Daffy") contributing 19 wins. In 1934, Dean and his younger brother, Paul, combined to win 49 games - still a single season record for brothers. Highlights from Cardinal history include the 1930s era "Gas House Gang" featuring Dizzy Dean, Joe Medwick, Pepper Martin, and Enos Slaughter. By the mid-1920s, the Cardinals began to turn their fortunes around, and soon they would become the city's favorite team once again. The Cardinals became the Browns' tenants in 1920. The Cardinals languished for some 40 years after their mid-1880s triumphs, while their crosstown rivals, the American League's version of the Browns, were competitive, though not victorious. They were briefly called the Perfectos in 1899 before settling on their present name, a name reportedly inspired by switching their uniform colors from brown to red. The Browns joined the National League in 1892 following the bankruptcy of the American Association. The Maroons had the misfortune of arriving at the time when the Browns were in their glory, and they soon folded. Louis entry, the Maroons, which had come in from the Union Association. During the mid-1880s, the National League also had a St. Louis rivalry continues to this day. The vigorous Chicago-St. Louis won the 1886 Series outright. St. The Series of 1885
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Initially they were known as the "Brown Stockings", which was quickly shortened to "Browns". Louisians were unhappy with this decision and refer to the 2001 Cardinals as "co-division champions," along with Houston. Many St. Louis received a wild card berth. Since Houston won the season series against the Cardinals, Houston was declared the division champion and St. Since the two teams finished tied in the standings, the league went to a tie breaker to determine who would be the division champion and who would be the National League Wild-Card winner. The Houston Astros, in the same division as the Cardinals finished with the same record. * In 2001, the Cardinals finished the season with a record of 93-69. They are the defending champions of the National League. They are in the Central Division of the National League. Louis Cardinals are a Major League Baseball team based in Saint Louis, Missouri. The St. Johnson City Cardinals. Palm Beach Cardinals Pitching ERA: 1.12 Bob Gibson (1968). Pitching Strikeouts: 274 Bob Gibson (1970). Pitching Wins: 30 Dizzy Dean (1934). Walks: 162 Mark McGwire (1998). Strikeouts: 167 Jim Edmonds (2000). Hitting Streak: 33 games - Rogers Hornsby (1922). Stolen Bases: 118 Lou Brock (1974). Triples: 25 Tom Long (1915). Doubles: 64 Joe Medwick (1936). Runs: 141 Rogers Hornsby (1922). Hits: 250 Rogers Hornsby (1922). Batting Average: .424 Rogers Hornsby (1924) (Major League Record). Runs Batted In: 154 Joe Medwick (1937). Home Runs: 70 Mark McGwire (1998). 85 August "Gussie" Busch (owner). 45 Bob Gibson. 42 Jackie Robinson (retired throughout baseball). 20 Lou Brock. 17 Dizzy Dean. 14 Ken Boyer. 9 Enos Slaughter. 6 "Stan the Man" Musial. 2 Red Schoendienst. 1 Ozzie Smith. Rogers Hornsby (has retirement honors, as he played in the era prior to uniform numbers). Branch Rickey. Tony La Russa. Walt Jocketty. Whitey Herzog. August "Gussie" Busch. Sam Breadon. Todd Worrell. Tony Womack. Bill White. John Tudor. Joe Torre. Fernando Tatis. Bruce Sutter. Lee Smith. Ted Simmons. Edgar Rentería. Wally Moon. Mark McGwire. Willie McGee. Tim McCarver. Tino Martinez. Pepper Martin. Marty Marion. Arlie Latham. Darryl Kile. Jim Kaat. Keith Hernández. Joe Garagiola. Curt Flood. Drew. J.D. Charles Comiskey. Vince Coleman. Bob Caruthers. Nelson Briles. Harry Brecheen. Oyster Burns (RF). Curt Welch (CF). Tip O'Neill (LF). Arlie Latham (3B). Bill Gleason (SS). Yank Robinson (2B). Charlie Comiskey (1B and manager). Doc Bushong (C). Adonis Terry (SP). Silver King (SP). Dave Foutz (SP). Bob Caruthers (SP). 24 Joe Pettini (bench). 11 José Oquendo (third base). Hal McRae (hitting). 39 Dave McKay (first base). 38 Marty Mason (bullpen). 18 Dave Duncan (pitching). Coaches
10 Tony La Russa. Manager
Hoyt Wilhelm. Bobby Wallace. Dazzy Vance. Ozzie Smith. Enos Slaughter. Red Schoendienst. Wilbert Robinson. Kid Nichols. Stan Musial. Johnny Mize. Joe Medwick. John McGraw. Rabbit Maranville. Miller Huggins. Rogers Hornsby. Jesse Haines. Chick Hafey. Burleigh Grimes. Bob Gibson. Pud Galvin. Frankie Frisch. Dennis Eckersley. Leo Durocher. Dizzy Dean. Roger Connor. Orlando Cepeda. Steve Carlton. Jesse Burkett. Mordecai Brown. Lou Brock. Roger Bresnahan. "Sunny" Jim Bottomley. Jake Beckley. Walter Alston. Pete Alexander. |