St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa gives a thumbs up to the ownership seats as he leaves the field with stands with wife Elaine and daughter Devon during a celebration ceremony

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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa hugs wife Elaine and daughter Devon during a celebration ceremony for the new World Champions at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 29, 2006.

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