St. Louis' Opening Day in Photos
Despite the rain, St. Louisans stuck it out for the first game of the 2008 St. Louis Cardinals season -- until the rain came heavier than hooves of Budweiser Clydesdales. Included: People dancing to "Cotton-Eyed Joe," Fredbird and people being interviewed about why they're all wet.
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Before the game...
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The highest tech of the tail-gaters.
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Guy is smiling because he stole Harry Caray's glasses.
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A rare, less-animated moment for Fredbird.
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These guys don't care that it's raining.
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Why get bummed over a little rain when you can get buck wild to "Cotton-Eyed Joe" at a nearby drinking establishment?
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Making the best of a rain-out at Al Hrabosky's.
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The kids love Fredbird.
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Ryan Ludwick (47).
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Practicing for the rain. The grounds crew rolled out the tarp for real a few innings later.
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Left to right, Catcher Yadier Molina, starting pitcher Adam Wainwright, pitching coach Dave Duncan. They're taking the stroll from the bullpen to the field to start the game.
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Kirkwoodians enter the Busch.
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The ticket line stretched out during the first inning.
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No cigarette smoking in Busch? No problem.
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From St. Charles, this pair had most seeing red. It was their first home opener.
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Fans react to Rick Ankiel's bases-loaded double.
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"Pujols just hit a homerun!"
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This guy, the "Cardinal Cowboy," could be seen with his homemade World Series trophy.
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