MLB: St. Louis Cardinals History: "The St. Louis Cardinals, a perennial contender in recent years in Major League Baseball, has roots that stretch far back into the history of professional baseball. These roots have provided them with a foundation to build on, paving the way for their success in Major League Baseball today.
The franchise initially began in 1882. They were not always known as the St. Louis Cardinals however. In their founding they were called the St. Louis Brown Stockings. This team managed to show success early and often. In their first decade as a team they already had done amazing things, such as winning 4 AA(American Association) pennants consecutively." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on the St. Louis Cardinals of the National League of Major League Baseball.) ...
