October 19

to the railway lines

An amazing Cleveland Indians career for Sam McDowell was capped off in 1970 with his one-and-only 20 win season

and the addition of power-hitting second baseman Jeff Kent

and a beautiful photographic image of South Dakota's carved granite national monument (Presidents George Washington

St. Louis Cardinals 2006 World Series Champs Commemorative Poster - Costacos Sports Ucla Bruins Posters October 19It was a season that began with optimism, proceeded to mid season dominance, then nearly collapsed into oblivion. Entering the playoffs with the worst record of all eight post season squads, the Cardinals were a decided underdog to even make it past the first round. But in the end, Tony LaRussa's team came together like few groups before, rallied around a pint sized shortstop, and reached the ultimate baseball height World Series Champions! For the