St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa hugs wife Elaine and

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Bernie: Cardinals showed 'great guts' like their manager

Cards manager La Russa retires

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.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and wife Elaine leave a press conference after announcing he has decided to retire at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 31, 2011. La

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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.

La Russa leaves his mark on franchise

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Cardinals manager La Russa announces retirement

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