• The American Association disbanded in 1892, leaving the then St. Louis Browns as members of the National League, where they, and the Cardinals, have remained ever since.
• In 1899, The Robison Brothers discarded the name of Browns, calling the St. Louis National Leaguers the Perfectos. The same year, sportswriter Willie McHale heard a fan remark, "What a lovely shade of cardinal." He used it in his column, and the next year, the name was permanently changed to The Cardinals.
• 1926 marked their first World Series appearance where the Redbirds edged over the Yankees in a seven games.
• 1944 pitted the NL St. Louis Cardinals against the AL St. Louis Browns. This was the only all-St. Louis World Series and the only appearance for the Browns.
• Anheuser-Busch, Inc. purchased the club and the sale was announced on February 20, 1953.
• Following the 1953 season, Sportsman Park was renovated and renamed Busch Stadium. The Browns were sold to a group of Baltimore investors and left St. Louis to become the Orioles.
• In 1977, Lou Brock broke Ty Cobb's career stolen base mark with number 893 in San Diego on Aug. 29. Two years later he collected his 3000th hit.
• The Cards entered into the Central Division of the National League in 1994.
• Tony LaRussa took over management of the team in 1996. He remains there today.
• In 1998, McGwire beat Roger Maris' home run record on Sept. 8 with home run 62.
• The Redbirds clinched the World Series in 2006 with a win over the Detroit Tigers, making that their 10th World Series title.
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