Now nine whole years ago, the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals began a historical World Series run by first overcoming huge odds to even make the playoffs. Catching the Braves on the last day of the season after being down 10.5 games in the standings on August 24th.
However, the fun was only beginning. We know how it went the rest of the way. The huge NLDS Game 5 complete game shutout by Chris Carpenter, outmuscling the powerhouse Milwaukee Brewers, then all of the fun in the World Series that led to the team winning their 11th World Series victory.