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.

25 years ago: La Russa gets his first win with the Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has returned to the dugout to manage his team against the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on May 16, 2011. La Russa took the last week off to deal with shingles to the right side of his face. UPI

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

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

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

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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

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