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Downtown in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
 

106 Wins

September 27, 1942

— Greatest Moments —

 
 
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 17, 2020
1. 106 Wins Marker
Inscription. The Cardinals established a new club record with 106 wins. Known for their speed, the "Swifties" swept a doubleheader from the Chicago Cubs on the final day of the season to finish two games ahead of the Brooklyn Dodgers and claim the National League Pennant.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Cardinals Greatest Moments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 27, 1942.
 
Location. 38° 37.363′ N, 90° 11.657′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Downtown. Marker is on South 8th Street (Old U.S. 66) south of Spruce Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Clark Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First of Many (here, next to this marker); World Series Shutout (here, next to this marker); Warneke is Wonderful (here, next to this marker); Under the Lights (a few steps from this marker); Medwick is King (a few steps from this marker); Six for Moore (a few steps from this marker); World Champions (a few steps from this marker); Double Dose of Dean (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
 
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on June 27, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. Photo   1. submitted on June 27, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

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