The St. Louis Cardinals in the 1940's

by Mel R. Freese

Book Overview

Though very few teams can accurately be called dynasties, the 1940s Cardinals certainly made a strong case. Detractors argue that World War II made the 40s an asterisk decade, with a huge loss of talent and significant changes to the ball and to the game itself. During that era, though, the Cardinals dominated the National League, winning four pennants and three World Series titles, and their rosters included names like Musial and Slaughter. This...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786426446
• ISBN13: 9780786426447
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher