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Damn Yankees
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three return trips to the Fall Classic. The Cardinals likely would have reached four straight World Series, had Musial not left in 1945 to serve in World War II.
From 1942-46, St. Louis won at least 95 games, largely thanks to right fielder Enos Slaughter, a 10 time All-Star, and Mort Cooper, the 1942 NL MVP and staff ace. The rotation, which also featured Max Lanier and Howie Pollet, led the league in ERA in each year but '45.
5} - 1970-79 Reds - 2 titles, 4 World Series appearances