Fans of the St. Louis Cardinals get the reputation as the "best fans in baseball". There are some people who are sick of hearing this but there are many reasons to believe this.
1. The history of the Cardinals is extraordinary. The Birds have won 11 championships which is more than anybody in the history of the National League. The fans recognize the greatness that the Birds put on the field.
2. They sell out almost every game. While a lot of ballpark struggle with attendance, the Cardinals have top 5 attendance numbers almost every year.
3. They are very knowledgable. A majority of Redbird nation is into every game and is into the first pitch until the final out.
4. They travel well. The Cardinals consistently have some of the best road attendance each year because of all the Cardinals fans that exist around the country.
5. They will cheer for opposing players. If a player makes a great play in the field, our fans can recognize how amazing the play is and will give that player the respect that they deserve.\
6. We will cheer for former players. It is a time honored tradition that anytime a former player has his first at bat with another team, Cardinals nation will give him a standing ovation.
7. Jack Buck and Mike Shannon. Cardinal Nation has been able to listen to two of the greatest voices of our generation and that has attracted millions of fans.
8. The buzz in October. There is no better place to be when St. Louis is making a playoff run. The fountains are red and the town is buzzing.
9. All ages can appreciate the Cardinal's greatness. Whether it is a grandparent talking about Stan Musial, a parent talking about Ozzie Smith, or a child talking about Albert Pujols; every Cardinal fan has a personal hero that has made being a Bird's fan that much more magical.
10. The Cardinals are St. Louis. The first thing most people think of when they think of the city is the Cardinals. That is only happens with a few cities in the country. It is quite a privilege to be apart of Cardinal Nation.
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