The St. Louis Cardinals have a tradition as rich as any in baseball, and retiring a player's number is the franchise's highest honor. Each number lifted to the Busch Stadium rafters represents a career so extraordinary that no one should ever wear it again.
#1 - Ozzie Smith (retired 1996) (Hall of Fame)
Ozzie Smith wore number 1 for the Cardinals, and there was truly no one like him. Across 2,573 games in a Cardinals uniform, he redefined what a shortstop could be, dazzling fans with acrobatic plays that seemed to defy both gravity and logic. His combination of defensive wizardry, a career .262 average, and 580 stolen bases made him one of the most beloved players in franchise history, and his 1985 NLCS walk-off home run remains one of the most iconic moments in Cardinals memory.
Career: 2,573 G · .262 AVG · 28 HR · 793 RBI · 2,460 H
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#6 - Stan Musial (retired 1963) (Hall of Fame)
Stan Musial is, quite simply, one of the greatest hitters the game has ever seen, and his entire brilliant career unfolded in a Cardinals uniform. He retired with a .331 career batting average, 475 home runs, and 3,630 hits, numbers that place him among the all-time greats at any position. Known as much for his kindness and character as for his legendary swing, Stan the Man earned three World Series rings and the undying love of Cardinals fans across generations.
Career: 3,026 G · .331 AVG · 475 HR · 1,951 RBI · 3,630 H
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The Whole Lineup on One Plaque
Can't pick just one? The St. Louis Cardinals All-Time Greats plaque brings the franchise legends together on a single piece.
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The Complete List of St. Louis Cardinals Retired Numbers
Every number the St. Louis Cardinals have officially retired, in order, with career totals and Hall of Famers marked.
| Number | Player | Retired | Career Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ozzie Smith (Hall of Fame) | 1996 | 2,573 G · .262 AVG · 28 HR · 793 RBI · 2,460 H |
| #2 | Red Schoendienst (Hall of Fame) | 1996 | 2,216 G · .289 AVG · 84 HR · 773 RBI · 2,449 H |
| #6 | Stan Musial (Hall of Fame) | 1963 | 3,026 G · .331 AVG · 475 HR · 1,951 RBI · 3,630 H |
| #9 | Enos Slaughter (Hall of Fame) | 1996 | 2,380 G · .300 AVG · 169 HR · 1,304 RBI · 2,383 H |
| #10 | Tony La Russa (Hall of Fame) | 2012 | 132 G · .199 AVG · 0 HR · 7 RBI · 35 H |
| #14 | Ken Boyer | 1984 | 2,034 G · .287 AVG · 282 HR · 1,141 RBI · 2,143 H |
| #17 | Dizzy Dean (Hall of Fame) | 1974 | 150-83 · 3.02 ERA · 1,163 K · 1,967 IP |
| #20 | Lou Brock (Hall of Fame) | 1979 | 2,616 G · .293 AVG · 149 HR · 900 RBI · 3,023 H |
| #23 | Ted Simmons (Hall of Fame) | 2021 | 2,456 G · .285 AVG · 248 HR · 1,389 RBI · 2,472 H |
| #24 | Whitey Herzog (Hall of Fame) | 2010 | 634 G · .257 AVG · 25 HR · 172 RBI · 414 H |
| #42 | Bruce Sutter (Hall of Fame) | 2006 | 68-71 · 300 SV · 2.83 ERA · 861 K · 1,042 IP |
| #42 | Jackie Robinson (Hall of Fame) | — | 1,382 G · .311 AVG · 137 HR · 734 RBI · 1,518 H |
| #45 | Bob Gibson (Hall of Fame) | 1975 | 251-174 · 2.91 ERA · 3,117 K · 3,884 IP |
| #85 | Gussie Busch | 1984 | — |
| #SL | Rogers Hornsby (Hall of Fame) | — | 2,259 G · .358 AVG · 301 HR · 1,584 RBI · 2,930 H |
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