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Cardinals History
CARDINALS HISTORY
Adam Wainwright and the Cardinals found themselves on top of the world. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty)
2006 World Champions
The St. Louis Cardinals concluded the first season in new Busch Stadium in grand fashion, wrapping up their 10th World Series title on their home turf with a 4-2 victory over the Tigers in front of a raucous crowd. Complete coverage >

• Ozzie Smith's 2002 Hall of Fame induction
Cards saved best for last in '64
The 1964 Cardinals will be forever remembered as the team that came on strong in the end to stun the NL. Trailing the Phillies by 6 1/2 games as late as Sept. 21, the Cards rallied to finish atop the NL and win the World Series. Go >
St. Louis Cardinals
CARDINALS TIMELINE
1876-1900   |   1901-1925   |   1926-1950   |   1951-1975   |   1975-2000   |   2001-Present
Timeline
Use the links above to trace Cardinals history, from Rogers Hornsby to Bob Gibson to Albert Pujols.
Awards and Honors
All-time Rosters
Every player to wear a Cardinals uniform is listed here, including Stan Musial. Go >
2006 First Half
2006 Second Half
 Remembering
Jack Buck
 Remembering
Darryl Kile
Multimedia Highlights

Baseball's Best Baseball's Best
Watch or listen to the best games ever in Baseball's Best >
Top Plays of 2006:
• Rolen displays airtight 'D', 4/10:  350K
• Duncan robs Reyes, 8/22:  350K
Top Plays of 2005:
• Cards clinch the NL Central, 9/17:  56K | 350K
• Cards sweep the NLDS, 10/8:  56K | 350K
Top Plays of 2004:
• The Cards' win the NL pennant, 10/21:  56K | 350K
• Recap St. Louis' run to 105 victories:  56K | 350K


• Top plays archive | Sights & Sounds home
Stats and Records

LEADERS (*as of 2006)

 Career HRs
1. S. Musial 475
2. K. Boyer 255
3. R. Lankford 228

 Career Strikeouts
1. B. Gibson 3117
2. D. Dean 1095
3. B. Forsch 1079
More leaders >  
Check out these Cardinals records:
• Single Game
• Season
• Rare Feats
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