St. Louis Cardinals celebrate World Championship

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia waves to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia waves to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina holds the World Series trophy before a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia waves to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals third baseman and World Series Most Valuable Player David Freese speaks during a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and wife Elaine walk to get on the Budweiser Clydesdale eight horse hitch wagon for a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter waves to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols and daughter Sophia wave to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals hitting coach Mark McGwire records the events before a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      Fireworks explode as confetti flies following a ceremony honoring the World Championship St. Louis Cardinals that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols runs from a truck to the stage for a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa pumps up the crowd during a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright holds onto closing pitcher Jason Motte following a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols tips his cap to the cheering crowd during a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals third baseman and World Series Most Valuable Player David Freese, receives a kiss from two fans before the start of a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals David Freese signs autographs from the back of his pickup truck before a parade, honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      National Baseball Hall of Fame member Lou Brock gives a thumbs up during a parade honoring the World Championship St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and wife Elaine wave to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals closing pitcher Jason Motte waves as he circles Busch Stadium in a truck before a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt Jr., holds the World Championship trophy during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals Matt Holliday waves to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      The World Series trophy sits in the front seat of a pickup truck before a parade honoring the World Championship St. Louis Cardinals that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and his wife Elaine wave to the crowds atop the Budweiser Clydesdales eight horse hitch during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals David Freese stops to talk to the media during a parade honoring the World Championship Cardinals in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals fans celebrate the team's 11th World Championship in 2011 during a  ceremony at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following a parade, the team ended up in the stadium celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals Lance Berkman waves to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals Skip Schumaker walks to get into his pickup truck for a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      St. Louis Cardinals third baseman and World Series Most Valuable Player David Freese speaks during a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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      Thousands stand in front of the Peabody Opera House during a parade honoring the World Championship St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals David Freese stops to talk to the media during a parade honoring the World Championship Cardinals in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and wife Elaine wave to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • National Baseball Hall of Fame member Lou Brock gives a thumbs up during a parade honoring the World Championship St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and wife Elaine walk to get on the Budweiser Clydesdale eight horse hitch wagon for a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals Skip Schumaker walks to get into his pickup truck for a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals David Freese signs autographs from the back of his pickup truck before a parade, honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals hitting coach Mark McGwire records the events before a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • Thousands stand in front of the Peabody Opera House during a parade honoring the World Championship St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals fans celebrate the team's 11th World Championship in 2011 during a  ceremony at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following a parade, the team ended up in the stadium celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals third baseman and World Series Most Valuable Player David Freese speaks during a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • Fireworks explode as confetti flies following a ceremony honoring the World Championship St. Louis Cardinals that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina holds the World Series trophy before a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • The World Series trophy sits in the front seat of a pickup truck before a parade honoring the World Championship St. Louis Cardinals that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols and daughter Sophia wave to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter waves to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals closing pitcher Jason Motte waves as he circles Busch Stadium in a truck before a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals third baseman and World Series Most Valuable Player David Freese speaks during a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals Lance Berkman waves to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals Matt Holliday waves to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and his wife Elaine wave to the crowds atop the Budweiser Clydesdales eight horse hitch during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright holds onto closing pitcher Jason Motte following a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt Jr., holds the World Championship trophy during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals third baseman and World Series Most Valuable Player David Freese, receives a kiss from two fans before the start of a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols tips his cap to the cheering crowd during a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols runs from a truck to the stage for a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa pumps up the crowd during a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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  • St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia waves to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and wife Elaine wave to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattNational Baseball Hall of Fame member Lou Brock gives a thumbs up during a parade honoring the World Championship St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and wife Elaine walk to get on the Budweiser Clydesdale eight horse hitch wagon for a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals Skip Schumaker walks to get into his pickup truck for a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals David Freese signs autographs from the back of his pickup truck before a parade, honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals hitting coach Mark McGwire records the events before a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattThousands stand in front of the Peabody Opera House during a parade honoring the World Championship St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals fans celebrate the team's 11th World Championship in 2011 during a  ceremony at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following a parade, the team ended up in the stadium celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals third baseman and World Series Most Valuable Player David Freese speaks during a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill GreenblattFireworks explode as confetti flies following a ceremony honoring the World Championship St. Louis Cardinals that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina holds the World Series trophy before a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattThe World Series trophy sits in the front seat of a pickup truck before a parade honoring the World Championship St. Louis Cardinals that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols and daughter Sophia wave to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter waves to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals closing pitcher Jason Motte waves as he circles Busch Stadium in a truck before a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals third baseman and World Series Most Valuable Player David Freese speaks during a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals Lance Berkman waves to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals Matt Holliday waves to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and his wife Elaine wave to the crowds atop the Budweiser Clydesdales eight horse hitch during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright holds onto closing pitcher Jason Motte following a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt Jr., holds the World Championship trophy during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals third baseman and World Series Most Valuable Player David Freese, receives a kiss from two fans before the start of a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. Following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols tips his cap to the cheering crowd during a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols runs from a truck to the stage for a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa pumps up the crowd during a ceremony honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. The team ended up in the stadium after a mile long parade through the streets of St. Louis celebrating their win over the Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. UPI/Bill GreenblattSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia waves to the crowds during a parade honoring the World Championship team that won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 30, 2011. following the parade through the streets of St. Louis the team ended up in Busch Stadium for a formal ceremony. St. Louis defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games for the 2011 World Championship.   UPI/Bill Greenblatt