St. Louis Cardinals: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals were founded as the St. Louis Brown Stockings (or Browns) in 1882. The team name remained until 1900 (the team was briefly renamed the Perfectos in 1899), when the St. Louis ballplayers officially adopted their permanent name, the St. Louis Cardinals. The team has the second most World Series championship titles in Major League Baseball, with ten series wins, only beat by the New York Yankees’ 27 titles. They have won 17 National League Pennants, advancing ten of those pennants into World Series wins. Most recently, the team won the 2006 World Series against the Detroit Tigers.

Fun Facts about St. Louis Cardinals

What are St. Louis Cardinals team colors?
Cardinal Red, Navy, White

Where did St. Louis Cardinals get their name and why are they called it?
It is not known why the Cardinals chose their eventual permanent name in 1900. They were originally called the St. Louis Brown Stockings, presumably because they wore brown stockings as part of their uniform. The name was shortened to Browns from 1882 until 1889, when the team briefly name themselves the Perfectos. The name was unpopular, however, and was changed to the Cardinals in 1900.

Who designed St. Louis Cardinals logo?
It is not known who designed the St. Louis Cardinals logo. The present-day logo includes a red cartoon cardinal bird perched on a yellow baseball bat above a script word “Cardinals”.

Who is the mascot for St. Louis Cardinals?
Fredbird is the mascot for the St. Louis Cardinals. He is a large red cardinal that wears the MLB uniform of the team. His name “Fredbird” rhymes with “Redbird,” which is a common nickname for the cardinal species.

Who owns St. Louis Cardinals?
William DeWitt, Jr. and Fred Hanser

What numbers have been retired by St. Louis Cardinals?
Rogers Hornsby – Manager
1 Ozzie Smith
2 Red Schoendienst
6 Stan Musial
9 Enos Slaughter
14 Ken Boyer
17 Jay Hanna “Dizzy” Dean
20 Lou Brock
24 Whitey Herzog
42 Bruce Sutter & Jackie Robinson
45 Bob Gibson
85 Gussie Busch

What players from St. Louis Cardinals are in the Baseball Hall Of Fame?
Jim Bottomley
Frankie Frisch
Chick Hafey
Jesse Haines
Rogers Hornsby
Joe Medwick
Johnny Mize
Ozzie Smith

How many World Series have St. Louis Cardinals won?
Ten (1926, 1931, 1934, 1942, 1944, 1946, 1964, 1967, 1982, 2006)

Fun Facts about Busch Stadium

What is St. Louis Cardinals stadium called?
Busch Stadium

What is the address of Busch Stadium?
700 Clark Street
St. Louis, MO, 63102

How many seats are in Busch Stadium?
43,975

Items NOT allowed in Busch Stadium
Alcohol
Bottles
Cans
Thermoses
Hard-sided coolers
Hard plastic cups
Mugs

When was Busch Stadium built?
Ground was broken for the newest Busch Stadium on January 17, 2004. The stadium was completed for the first regular season game on April 10, 2006.

How far is it down the right field line in Busch Stadium?
335 feet

How far is it down the left field line in Busch Stadium?
336 feet

How far is the center field wall in Busch Stadium?
400 feet

Travel Information if You’re going to watch the St. Louis Cardinals

Best restaurants in the area of Busch Stadium
1. Clark Street Grill
822 Spruce Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 552-5850
clarkstreetgrill.com

2. J Bucks Restaurant
1000 Clark Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 436-0394
jbucks.com

3. Al Hrabosky’s Saloon
800 Cerre Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 241-6969

Best hotels near Busch Stadium
1. Millennium Hotel St. Louis
200 South Fourth Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 241-9500
millenniumhotels.com

2. The Westin St. Louis
811 Spruce Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 621-2000

3. Hilton St. Louis Downtown
400 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 436-0002
hilton.com

Top 5 Players of all time for St. Louis Cardinals

5. Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols is the St. Louis Cardinals’ first baseman. He began playing with the team in 2001, and played thus far through the 2010 season. In this far-from-over career, Pujols has managed nine All-Star selections. He has won the National League MVP award three times, and the National League Hank Aaron Award twice. He is a six-time Silver Slugger and a two-time Gold Glove Award recipient. He is the current leader in batting average, glugging percentage and on-base percentage.
Batting Average: .331
Home Runs: 408
Runs Batted In: 1,230

4. Rogers Hornsby
Rogers Hornsby is one of the only MLB players to win the Tripe Crown twice. No one has won the title more than twice. The Triple Crown in baseball is earned when a player is the leader in home runs, RBIs and batting average in a single season. He was a World Series champion with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1926. He was twice named the National League MVP and was also named to the MLB All-Century Team. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1942.
Batting Average: .358
Hits: 2,930
Home Runs: 301
Runs Batted In: 1,584

3. Ozzie Smith
Ozzie Smith played shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals during the second half of his MLB career, from 1982 until 1996. His entire career spanned from 1978 until 1996, and during this time, he was an astounding 15-time All-Star Selection and 13-time Gold Glove Award winner. He was one of the most consistent and reliable shortstops the game of baseball has ever seen. He helped the St. Louis Cardinals to a 1982 World Series championship during his first year with the team. He has won the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award and the Roberto Clemente Award. His number, 1, has been retired by the St. Louis Cardinals, and in 2002 he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Batting Average: .262
Hits: 2,460
Runs Batted In: 793

2. Bob Gibson
Robert Gibson was the pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals during his entire MLB career, which spanned from 1959 until 1975. During this time, he was a nine-time All-Star selection and nine-time Gold Glove Award winner. He helped the Cardinals to two of their franchise-long ten World Series championship wins. In these two World Series appearances, he was named Most Valuable Player both times. He won the Cy Young Award twice and the National League Sports Network Pitcher of the year twice. He was named to the MLB All Century Team. His number, 45, was retired by the Cardinals, and in 1981 he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Win-Loss Record: 251-174
ERA: 2.91
Strikeouts: 3,117

1. Stan Musial
Stan Musial was the best player to play for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a member of the team from 1941 until 1944, and then again from 1946 until 1963. During his entire career, which was entirely spend with the Cardinals, he was a 24-time All Star selection. He was thrice named the National League MVP, and perhaps more importantly, he won the World Series championship with the team three times, in 1942, 1944 and 1946. He was named to the Major League Baseball All Century Team. His number, 6, was retired by the St. Louis Cardinals, and in 1969, Stan Musial was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Batting Average: .331
Hits: 3,630
Home Runs: 475
Runs Batted In: 1,951

Resources about St. Louis Cardinals

The Official Site of the St. Louis Cardinals
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St. Louis Cardinals – Cardinals Baseball Clubhouse ESPN
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St. Louis Cardinals News, Schedule, Photos, Stats, Players, MLB Baseball
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St. Louis Cardinals MLB at CBSSports.com
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