Who did the St. Louis Cardinals play in the 2011 World Series?

the Rangers
Louis Cardinals; the Cardinals defeated the Rangers in seven games to win their 11th World Series championship and their first since 2006.

When did the Cardinals go to the World Series?

The St. Louis Cardinals have appeared in the World Series 19 times, in 1926, 1928, 1930, 1931, 1934, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1946, 1964, 1967, 1968, 1982, 1985, 1987, 2004, 2006, 2011 and 2013.

Did Adam Wainwright pitch in the 2011 World Series?

The Cardinals made the playoffs as a wild card entry, overtaking the Braves on the final day of the season. They eventually won the World Series, defeating the Texas Rangers four games to three. The Cardinals awarded Wainwright his second World Series ring, despite not pitching the entire season.

Was Cardinals a wild card team in 2011?

The team returned to postseason play in 2011 as the Wild Card team, after finishing second in the NL Central to the Milwaukee Brewers by six games. The Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies in five games in the Division Series and the Milwaukee Brewers in six games in the National League Championship Series.

Who is the most famous St Louis Cardinal?

Stan Musial
1. Stan Musial. Stan the Man is without question the greatest Cardinal of all time. Musial played his entire career in Cardinal red, winning three World Series rings, three MVP awards and 24 all-star nominations.

Why is a curveball called Uncle Charlie?

One of the early nicknames of the curveball was Uncle Charlie, or sometimes, Lord Charles. This was derived from the name of Harvard President Charles Elliot, who was opposed to the adoption of the curveball and considered it to be cheating. No surprise there, because Harvard was the curveball’s original victim.

Did the Cardinals win the division in 2011?

The Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies in five games in the Division Series and the Milwaukee Brewers in six games in the National League Championship Series. They defeated the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series in seven games.

Has a Wild Card team ever won the World Series?

League Championship Series (ALCS and NLCS) – The Florida Marlins were also the first Wild Card team to win the World Series. – Only four times has a Wild Card team won the World Series: Florida Marlins (1997 and 2003), Anaheim Angels(2002), and Boston Red Sox (2004).