There is no greater thrill than reaching the World Series. But there is also no greater devastation than knocking on the door of being a world champion and falling short.
The St. Louis Cardinals have the fourth-most World Series appearances in MLB history with 19, and their 11-8 record in the fall classic means they have had their fair share of disappointment on the game's biggest stage.
Any time the Cardinals have fallen short in the World Series, the loss has obviously hurt, but there are a few that truly stand out above the rest.