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 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.
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