The 1901 St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 20th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the tenth season in the National League. The Cardinals went 76–64 during the season and finished fourth in the National League. It was the first time the Cardinals had finished in the top half of the standings since joining the National League.

Patrick Joseph Donovan was an Irish born right fielder and manager in Major League Baseball who played for several teams from 1890 to 1907, most notably the Pittsburgh Pirates.