Professional baseball in St. Louis, Missouri, began in 1875 with the establishment of the St. Louis Brown Stockings, who took their name from the color of their socks. The team's name was shortened to Browns in 1883, and its name and uniform color was changed to Perfectos and cardinal-red respectively in 1899. The following year, the team was named after its color, and they've been called the Cardinals ever since. While the team's early...Continue Reading