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St. Louis Cardinals Past and Present

Name: St. Louis Cardinals Past and Present
Author: Doug Feldmann
ISBN: 9781616731069

by Doug Feldmann

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Overview

With a legacy that goes back to the Brown Stockings of the old American Association, the St. Louis Cardinals have one of the longest and greatest traditions in the history of baseball. Winners of ten World Series titles (second only to the New York Yankees) and twenty-one pennants dating back to 1885, the Red Birds have established a dynasty across the decades—from Charlie Comiskey’s four-time AA champs, through the “Gas House Gang” of the 1930s and the “Runnin’ Redbirds” in the 1980s, up to the 2006 World Champions. Front-office pioneers like Chris von der Ahe and Branch Rickey have put the Cardinals franchise at the forefront of innovation, while bringing in some of baseball’s greatest talent—pitchers Dizzy Dean to Bob Gibson, sluggers Johnny Mize to Mark McGwire, and all-around superstars like Rogers “Rajah” Hornsby, Stan “the Man” Musial, and Albert Pujols.

St. Louis Cardinals Past & Present traces the history of this storied franchise from its origins in the 1880s to its latest accomplishments on the field. Pairing historic black-and-white photos and contemporary images of the modern game, the book explores the ballparks and the fans, the players and the teams that have defined Cardinals baseball and captured the hearts of fans nationwide.

About the Author, Doug Feldmann

Doug Feldmann is the author of eight books, the majority of which focus on baseball history and the sport's sociological impact on urban and small-town America. He is an associate professor in the College of Education at Northern Kentucky University and a part-time scout for the Cincinnati Reds. His previous books include Dizzy and the Gashouse Gang: The 1934 St. Louis Cardinals and Depression-Era Baseball; Fleeter Than Birds: The 1985 St. Louis Cardinals and Small Ball’s Last Hurrah; and El Birdos: The 1967 and 1968 St. Louis Cardinals.

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The St. Louis Cardinals have been flying ever since the early 1880s, winning 21 pennants and 10 World Series titles. In St. Louis Cardinals Past & Present, Doug Feldmann takes a leisurely stroll down Redbird memory lane, making appropriately respectful stops to celebrate the many great Cardinal players and teams. They're all here: Dizzy Dean, Ducky Medwick, and the rest of the Gas House Gang; Hall of Famers Bob Gibson, Stan Musial, and Lou Brock; the squad that upset the Tigers in the 2006 Series; and many more. Filled with archival and contemporary photographs, this book will stir the spirits of any true St. Louis loyalist.