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St. Louis Cardinals.

Authors :
Lasky, Jack
Source :
Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2023. 3p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The St. Louis Cardinals is a Major League Baseball (MLB) team playing in the Central division of the National League (NL). Originally founded in 1882 as an American Association (AA) team called the St. Louis Brown Stockings, the team first took the field as the Cardinals in 1900. Over the course of their long history, the Cardinals have won numerous World Series championships, NL pennants, and other accolades. Headed into the 2020 season, the Cardinals had an all-time record that included 10,918 wins and 10,063 losses for an overall .520 win/loss percentage. Known for their considerable on-field success, the Cardinals have long been recognized as one of baseball’s most competitive teams. The Cardinals are also one of MLB’s most financially successful franchises, worth an estimated $2.2 billion in 2020.

Details

Database :
Research Starters
Journal :
Salem Press Encyclopedia
Publication Type :
Reference
Accession number :
87322854