Club History & Eras
12 entries in the St Louis Cardinals compendium.
1892 Founding as the St. Louis BrownsWhen the Browns joined the National League.The 1942-1946 Stan Musial Debut and WWII YearsChampionship resilience and patriotic sacrifice during the war years.The 1982 World Series ChampionshipThe 1982 World Series: Cardinals defeat Brewers in seven games for ninth title.The 1964 World Series ChampionshipThe Gashouse Gang's grit and Bob Gibson's fire toppled the Yankees dynasty in seven thrilling games.The 2006 World Series ChampionshipThe 2006 Cardinals, champions with 83 wins.1946 Stan Musial Post-War EraStan Musial and the Cardinals' golden era of the 1940s.1982 Whitey Herzog ChampionshipWhiteyball and the 1982 world title.1996 Tony La Russa HiringTony La Russa takes over the Cardinals.1985 Ozzie Smith Wizard EraThe Wizard of Oz brought magic, defense, and a championship to Busch Stadium.1996 William DeWitt Jr OwnershipThe DeWitt era of Cardinals ownership.1974 Lou Brock Steal RecordBrock's 118 stolen bases in 1974.2001 Albert Pujols SigningAlbert Pujols arrives in St. Louis.
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