The oldest that I have seen is 1989.
The Cardinals' #11 jersey is not retired for anyone. It is currently held by third base coach Jose Oquendo.
Here is a list of the World Series opponents and results involving the St. Louis Cardinals franchise since 1926 (world championships in bold):1926 -- St. Louis Cardinals 4, New York Yankees 3.1928 -- New York Yankees 4, St. Louis Cardinals 0.1930 -- Philadelphia Athletics 4, St. Louis Cardinals 2.1931 -- St. Louis Cardinals 4, Philadelphia Athletics 3.1934 -- St. Louis Cardinals 4, Detroit Tigers 3.1942 -- St. Louis Cardinals 4, New York Yankees 1.1943 -- New York Yankees 4, St. Louis Cardinals 1.1944 -- St. Louis Cardinals 4, St. Louis Browns 2.1946 -- St. Louis Cardinals 4, Boston Red Sox 3.1964 -- St. Louis Cardinals 4, New York Yankees 3.1967 -- St. Louis Cardinals 4, Boston Red Sox 3.1968 -- Detroit Tigers 4, St. Louis Cardinals 3.1982 -- St. Louis Cardinals 4, Milwaukee Brewers 2.1985 -- Kansas City Royals 4, St. Louis 3.1987 -- Minnesota Twins 4, St. Louis Cardinals 3.2004 -- Boston Red Sox 4, St. Louis Cardinals 0.2006 -- St. Louis Cardinals 4, Detroit Tigers 1.2011 -- St. Louis Cardinals 4, Texas Rangers 3.2013 -- Boston Red Sox 4, St. Louis Cardinals 2.
The St. Louis Cardinals were established in 1882.
The Arizona Cardinals left St. Louis after the 1987 season.
Carlos Martinez is number 44 on the St. Louis Cardinals.
The St. Louis Cardinals are a Major League baseball team.
The Memphis Redbirds are the St. Louis Cardinals' AAA Minor League team, and the St. Louis Cardinals are the Major League team.
Allen Craig is number 21 on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Matt Adams is number 32 on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Yadier Molina is number 4 on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Joe Kelly is number 58 on the St. Louis Cardinals.