April 12, 2024
St. Louis Cardinals All Star Outfield - Stan Musial, E. Slaughter,T. Moore Autos
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St. Louis Cardinals Stars 1946 World Series Autographed in Person by: Stan Musial Enos Slaughter Terry Moore 11 x 14 Vintage Black & White Photo The 1946 World Series was played in October 1946 between the St. Louis Cardinals (representing the National League ) and the Boston Red Sox (representing the American League ). This was the Red Sox first world series appearance since their win in 1918 . In the eighth inning of Game 7, with the score 3–3, the Cardinals' Enos Slaughter opened the inning with a single but two batters failed to advance him. With two outs, Harry Walker walloped a hit over Johnny Pesky 's head into left-center field. As Leon Culberson chased it down, Slaughter started his dash. Pesky caught Culberson's throw, turned and—perhaps surprised to see Slaughter headed for the plate—hesitated just a split second before throwing home. Roy Partee had to take a few steps up the third base line to catch Pesky's toss, but Slaughter was safe without a play at the plate and Walker was credited with an RBI double . The Cardinals won the game and the Series in seven games, giving them their sixth championship. Boston superstar Ted Williams played the Series injured and was largely ineffective but refused to use his injury as an excuse. The World Series returned in 1946 to the 2–3–2 format for home teams, which has been
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