When MLB went about selecting its All Century Team, The Sporting News (long time based in St. Louis) selected an all time St. Louis Cardinals team--one that would give the all time MLB team a good contest.

Known more for his historic challenge of the Reserve Clause, many forget what an outstanding ballplayer Flood was. Winner of seven consecutive Gold Gloves, he once played 226 consecutive games without an error. He was also effective at the plate, batting over .300 six times, topped by his .335 average iin 1967.