Ranking the 10 greatest St. Louis Cardinals in franchise history
ST. LOUIS (BVM) — The St. Louis Cardinals have a long and successful history going back to the late 1800s.
In 1882, the St. Louis Brown Stockings reached Major League status and then shortened their name to the Browns. They played as the Browns through 1898, then switched to the Perfectos for a season. In 1900, they became the Cardinals, as they are known today.
The franchise has been very fruitful. The Cards count 23 pennants in all, with 11 World Series victories on record. They are the National League’s historical leader in that regard. As a team, only the New York Yankees have more World Series titles.
Numerous legends have suited up for The Gateway City. These Cards are woven into the fabric of America’s story — players that are synonymous with the game itself. These are the top players ever to wear Cardinal Red. Here are the top 10 greatest St. Louis Cardinals in franchise history.
