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.

Tony La Russa misses Cardinals opener for health reasons; Scott Rolen throws first pitch

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Tony La Russa misses Cardinals opener for health reasons; Scott Rolen throws first pitch

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St. Louis Cardinals Jason Isringhausen makes sure three-year-old daughter Madolyn has her wristbands on during a Fathers Day program before a game against the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium in St. Louis

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Tony La Russa misses Cardinals opener for health reasons; Scott Rolen throws first pitch

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Tony La Russa misses Cardinals opener for health reasons; Scott Rolen throws first pitch

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

Newly inducted St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame member Mark McGwire (L) talks with his former manager Tony La Russa during field ceremonies before the Tampa Bay Rays-St. Louis Cardinals baseball game

Tony La Russa misses Cardinals opener for health reasons; Scott Rolen throws first pitch