1964 World Series
With this 4-3 World Series victory, the Cardinals gained a 3-2 edge in overall Series wins over the Yankees, the first time any team had an overall edge against the Yankees since the 1920s. As of 2009, the Cardinals remain the only one of the "classic eight" National League teams to hold an edge over the Yankees.
NL St. Louis Cardinals (4) vs. AL New York Yankees (3)
| Game | Score | Date | Location | Attendance | Time of Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yankees – 5, Cardinals – 9 | October 7 | Busch Stadium I | 30,805 | 2:42 |
| 2 | Yankees – 8, Cardinals – 3 | October 8 | Busch Stadium I | 30,805 | 2:29 |
| 3 | Cardinals – 1, Yankees – 2 | October 10 | Yankee Stadium | 67,101 | 2:16 |
| 4 | Cardinals – 4, Yankees – 3 | October 11 | Yankee Stadium | 66,312 | 2:18 |
| 5 | Cardinals – 5, Yankees – 2 | October 12 | Yankee Stadium | 65,633 | 2:37 |
| 6 | Yankees – 8, Cardinals – 3 | October 14 | Busch Stadium I | 30,805 | 2:37 |
| 7 | Yankees – 5, Cardinals – 7 | October 15 | Busch Stadium I | 30,346 | 2:40 |
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