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The Cardinal Nation staff
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The Cardinal Nation staff
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Remembering Cardinals' 1982 World Series
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Hochman: Ozzie Smith, '82 Cardinals celebrate 40 years since World
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The Cardinal Nation staff
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Hochman: Ozzie Smith, '82 Cardinals celebrate 40 years since World
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Cardinals honor 1982 World Series championship team
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1982 Cardinals celebrate 40th anniversary of World Series title