The St. Louis Cardinals in the 1940s

This is the history of the Cardinals during the 1940s, a decade that saw many of the greatest St. Louis clubs while war and integration significantly altered the game. Chapters follow the Cards year-by-year, covering each season with description, statistics and analysis. Interwoven throughout are the stories of wartime changes, including the loss of players like Branch Rickey; the death of Judge Landis; the Pacific Coast League's demand for major league status; the first attempt at a players' union; Mexican League talent raids; and the Cardinals' early attempts to thwart integration. An appendix offers complete individual hitting and pitching statistics.