The Baseball History of St. Louis Cardinals Washington Post Edition

THE TEXAS RANGERS are just a few outs away from glory … Pujols steps up … liner into right field! Base hit! Holliday on deck … stolen base! The crowd is roaring, I can hardly breathe. After months of sweat, heartbreak, and doubt, it has to be ours! The final out … Cardinals win Game 7! St. Louis has captured its 11th World Series title, completing one of the most thrilling comebacks in baseball history!

Follow the story of the St. Louis Cardinals through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to the 1920s. This edition charts the team’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The rise of Branch Rickey’s farm system in the 1940s, laying the foundation for a dynasty
– The Cardinals’ incredible .623 winning percentage across the 1940s
– Three World Series titles won between 1942 and 1946
– Historic seasons of 105+ wins in 1942, 1943, and 1945
– World Series championships in 1964, 1967, and 1982
– Titles in 2006 and 2011, cementing the franchise as one of baseball’s most successful
– Highlights from other memorable games, legendary players, and key rivalries

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a Cardinals fan, a baseball historian, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Redbirds history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Origin: Printed in the UK

Cover: Hardback 

Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)

Pages: 150+

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.