The St. Louis Cardinals are the second most successful and also one of the most oldest teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). Based in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, they have established themselves as a serious competition to their rivals in the league. Representing the National League (NL) in the league, the team plays their home games at Busch Stadium.
Nicknamed as the “Redbirds”, the St. Louis Cardinals is currently managed by Oliver Marmol. The team has produced some great players like Stan Musial, Ozzie Smith, Albert Pujols, Adam Wainwright, Yadier Molina, Miles Mikolas, Paul Goldschmidt and others throughout the years. The team has built a passionate fanbase because of their rich history, community engagement, player development as well as their colorful and unconventional ways of playing the game. Last season, the team achieved a record of 71-91-0.
How many World Series Championships have the St. Louis Cardinals won?
The St. Louis Cardinals have established themselves to be the second most successful team in the MLB after the New York Yankees. The team has become World Series Champions 11 times as of 2024. They won their first World Series Championship in 1926, while their last World Series Championship victory was in 2011.
The following table displays the World Series Championships won by the St. Louis Cardinals in detail:
| Year | Winning Team | Manager | Result | Opponent team | Manager |
| 1926 | St. Louis Cardinals | Rogers Hornsby | 4-3 | New York Yankees | Miller Huggins |
| 1931 | St. Louis Cardinals | Gabby Street | 4-3 | Philadelphia Athletics | Connie Mack |
| 1934 | St. Louis Cardinals | Frankie Frisch | 4-3 | Detroit Tigers | Mickey Cochrane |
| 1942 | St. Louis Cardinals | Billy Southworth | 4-1 | New York Yankees | Joe McCarthy |
| 1944 | St. Louis Cardinals | Billy Southworth | 4-2 | St. Louis Browns | Luke Sewell |
| 1946 | St. Louis Cardinals | Eddie Dyer | 4-3 | Boston Red Sox | Joe Cronin |
| 1964 | St. Louis Cardinals | Johnny Keane | 4-3 | New York Yankees | Yogi Berra |
| 1967 | St. Louis Cardinals | Red Schoendienst | 4-3 | Boston Red Sox | Dick Williams |
| 1982 | St. Louis Cardinals | Whitey Herzog | 4-3 | Milwaukee Brewers | Harvey Kuenn |
| 2006 | St. Louis Cardinals | Tony La Russa | 4-1 | Detroit Tigers | Jim Leyland |
| 2011 | St. Louis Cardinals | Tony La Russa | 4-3 | Texas Rangers | Ron Washington |
St. Louis Cardinals’ World Series Championship Appearances
The St. Louis Cardinals have managed to win 11 World Series Championships so far, which makes them one of the strongest teams in MLB. However they have actually appeared in the World Series 19 times so far in their existence. The years in which they appeared for the World Series are as follows - 1926, 1928, 1930, 1931, 1934, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1946, 1964, 1967, 1968, 1982, 1985, 1987, 2004, 2006, 2011 and 2013.
Additionally, the St. Louis Cardinals have lost the World Series 8 times so far.
St. Louis Cardinals’ National League Championships
The St. Louis Cardinals have become the National League Champions 7 times since the NLCS was established in 1969. They became the National League Champions in 1982, 1985, 1987, 2004, 2006, 2011 and 2013. They lost 7 times in 1983, 1985, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2016 and 2021. In total, they have made 14 National League Championship appearances so far.
The below table showcases the National League Championships won by the St. Louis Cardinals:
| Years | Winning Team | Manager | Result | Opponent Team | Manager |
| 1982 | St. Louis Cardinals | Whitey Herzog | 3-0 | Atlanta Braves | Joe Torre |
| 1985 | St. Louis Cardinals | Whitey Herzog | 4-2 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Tommy Lasorda |
| 1987 | St. Louis Cardinals | Whitey Herzog | 4-3 | San Francisco Giants | Roger Craig |
| 2004 | St. Louis Cardinals | Tony La Russa | 4-3 | Houston Astros | Phil Garner |
| 2006 | St. Louis Cardinals | Tony La Russa | 4-3 | New York Mets | Willie Randolph |
| 2011 | St. Louis Cardinals | Tony La Russa | 4-2 | Milwaukee Brewers | Ron Roenicke |
| 2013 | St. Louis Cardinals | Mike Matheny | 4-2 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Don Mattingly |
St. Louis Cardinals’ Division Championships
The St. Louis Cardinals have been members of the NL Central Division since the format was permanently reintroduced in the league in 1996. They have appeared in the NL Division Championship 14 times so far. They won the NL Central Division Championships 11 times - 1996, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2019. They lost in 2001, 2009 and 2015.
The following table provides a detailed summary of the St. Louis Cardinals’ Division Championship wins:
| Years | Winning Team | Manager | Results | Opponent Teams | Manager |
| 1996 | St. Louis Cardinals | Tony La Russa | 3-0 | San Diego Padres | Burce Bochy |
| 2000 | St. Louis Cardinals | Tony La Russa | 3-0 | Atlanta Braves | Bobby Cox |
| 2002 | St. Louis Cardinals | Oliver Marmol | 3-0 | Arizona Diamondbacks | Bob Brenly |
| 2004 | St. Louis Cardinals | Tony La Russa | 3-1 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Jim Tracy |
| 2005 | St. KLouis Cardinals | Tony La Russa | 3-0 | San Diego Padres | Bruce Bochy |
| 2006 | St. Louis Cardinals | Tony La Russa | 3-1 | San Diego Padres | Bruce Bochy |
| 2011 | St. Louis Cardinals | Tony La Russa | 3-2 | Philadelphia Phillies | Charlie Manuel |
| 2012 | St. Louis Cardinals | Mike Matheny | 3-2 | Washington Nationals | Davey Johnson |
| 2013 | St. Louis Cardinals | Mike Matheny | 3-2 | Pittsburgh Pirates | Clint Hurdle |
| 2014 | St. Louis Cardinals | Mike Matheny | 3-1 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Don Mattingly |
| 2019 | St. Louis Cardinals | Mike Shildt | 3-2 | Atlanta Braves | Brian Snitker |
FAQ's On St. Louis Cardinals World Series Championships
A. The St. Louis Cardinals have won 11 World Series Championships till now.
A. The St. Louis Cardinals have won 19 National League Pennants so far.
A. The St. Louis Cardinals have won 11 NL Central Division Championships so far.
A. The nickname of the St. Louis Cardinals is “Redbirds”.
A. The St. Louis Cardinals gained a record of 71-91-0 in the 2023 MLB season.
