Find out about the owners of the St. Louis Cardinals, their net worth, source of wealth and ownership history of the MLB franchise.
The St. Louis Cardinals are a household name in the MLB franchise based in St. Louis, Missouri, and are a member club of the National League Central Division.
The Cardinals were founded in 1882 and are regarded as one of the most successful teams in MLB history, with 11 other World Series titles.
Who owns the St. Louis Cardinals?
The St. Louis Cardinals is currently owned by William DeWitt Jr, who has been the principal owner of the franchise since 1996. The ownership group of the team also includes William DeWitt III and Adam Wainwright.
St. Louis Cardinals ownership structure
William DeWitt Jr.
William DeWitt Jr is an American businessman who is known for his position as the principal owner. He purchased the St. Louis Cardinals alongside Stephen F. Brauer for $150 million from previous owner Anheuser-Busch.
According to figures, he has a net worth around $4 billion accrued from the ownership of the St. Louis Cardinals and other investments across the United States.
William DeWitt III
William DeWitt III is a baseball executive and president of the Cardinals.
Club Net Worth & Valuation
According to figures from Forbes, the St. Louis Cardinals are valued at $2.55 billion.
Ownership History
The St. Louis Cardinals has gone through a series of ownership throughout its history. The team was originally founded as the St. Louis Brown Stockings in 1882.
Chris von der Ahe was the first owner of the St. Louis Cardinals from 1882 to 1898.
Sam Breadon (1920–1947)
Anheuser-Busch (1953–1995)
William DeWitt Jr (1996)
Founding Year
The Cardinals MLB franchise was officially founded in 1882.
Stadium Details
The St. Louis Cardinals currently play at their home at the Busch Stadium located in St. Louis, Missouri. It has a seating capacity of 44,383 seats and was opened on April 10, 2006.
Busch Stadium is known for its impressive design that features scenic views of the Gateway Arch, HD video boards and a Ballpark Village.
Conference & Division
The Cardinals are part of the National League (NL) Central Division.
Team Colours
The team features Cardinal Red, Navy Blue, Yellow and White.
Trophies & Achievements
The St. Louis Cardinals is also one of the most successful teams in the MLB, with over 11 World Series titles. The team has also won 19 National League pennants and over 12 NL Central Division titles.