Why The Cardinals Evacuated Their Spring Training Site

When the 1945 Cardinals reported to spring training at Cairo, Ill., they found the outfield better suited for fishing than for chasing fly balls. Unable to have fielding or batting practice because of flooding at Cotter Field, the Cardinals abandoned the Illinois river town and conducted spring training at Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis.

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Cardinals Are Last NL Franchise To Win Three Pennants In A Row

Over the last 90 years, the Cardinals are the only National League franchise to have won three consecutive pennants.

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