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Wainwright gets
final out

Eckstein named
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The St. Louis Cardinals concluded the first season in new Busch Stadium in grand fashion, wrapping up their 10th World Series title on their home turf with a 4-2 victory over the Tigers in front of a raucous crowd. Full story >

• Cards gear collections: World Series | Opening Day

• Purchase the special Cards package from SI
• Ten ways to celebrate Cards' title
• MLBlogs: World Series | Leach | J-Rod | Shannon

• Official 2006 World Series DVD
This captures every highlight from the playoff opener through Adam Wainwright's final pitch.

• Authentic Collection T-Shirt
Rejoice in the Cardinals' Fall Classic glory by purchasing the official locker room T-shirt.

Red October: Cards tame Tigers

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• Long, strange trip had title in the Cards
• Duncan oversees eclectic Cards staff
• Cardinals turn corner at right time
• Bauman: Cards appease '04 ghosts
• Eckstein caps brilliant Fall Classic with MVP
• On a perfect day, St. Louis celebrates
• Cards faithful shares in team's glory

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• World Series trophy presentation:

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• Fans, Cards rejoice at Busch:

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Blogs:

J-Rod revels in World Series victory
Outfielder John Rodriguez describes the feeling of being a champion in his postgame MLBlog entry. Or check in to see what Cardinals legend Mike Shannon, and MLB.com writers Mark Newman and Matthew Leach had to say. Then, start your own MLBlog with a 30-day free trial.

Commemorate:

Authentic St. Louis Cardinals home jersey with World Series patch
Customize this classic-looking Cardinals home jersey with your favorite player's name and number to remember St. Louis' first World Series title in 24 years in high style.

Get the official locker room hat worn by St. Louis new legends of the fall
Sport the same cap that Albert Pujols, Chris Carpenter, David Eckstein, Jeff Weaver, Adam Wainwright and Co. wore in the Cardinals' clubhouse after their Fall Classic triumph.

Cardinals World Series Champions Celebration Photo Mint with Infield Dirt
The Highland Mint commemorates the '06 Redbirds with this framed Limited Edition collectible featuring the team celebrating its title on the field. Or just go for the gold coin.

	World Series: Cardinals defeat Tigers, 4-1

Game 1: Cardinals 7, Tigers 2 | Box | Photos
Game 2: Tigers 3, Cardinals 1 | Box | Photos
Game 3: Cardinals 5, Tigers 0 | Box | Photos
Game 4: Cardinals 5, Tigers 4 | Box | Photos
Game 5: Cardinals 4, Tigers 2 | Box | Photos

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On the field | Clubhouse | Parade I | Parade II

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Behind another impressive start by Jeff Weaver, as well as two RBIs from MVP David Eckstein, the Cards secured their 10th title with a 4-2 win over the Tigers. World Series coverage >

Complete coverage: News | Video | Audio | Photos | Stats

	Championship Series: Cardinals defeat Mets, 4-3

Game 1: Mets 2, Cardinals 0 | Box | Photos
Game 2: Cardinals 9, Mets 6 | Box | Photos
Game 3: Cardinals 5, Mets 0 | Box | Photos
Game 4: Mets 12, Cardinals 5 | Box | Photos
Game 5: Cardinals 4, Mets 2 | Box | Photos
Game 6: Mets 4, Cardinals 2 | Box | Photos
Game 7: Cardinals 3, Mets 1 | Box | Photos

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Yadier Molina's two-run homer in the ninth lifted the Redbirds past the Mets in the decisive seventh game, giving St. Louis a shot to win its first World Series title since 1982. NLCS coverage >

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	Division Series: Cardinals defeat Padres, 3-1

Game 1: Cardinals 5, Padres 1 | Box | Photos
Game 2: Cardinals 2, Padres 0 | Box | Photos
Game 3: Padres 3, Cardinals 1 | Box | Photos
Game 4: Cardinals 6, Padres 2 | Box | Photos

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The Cardinals advanced to the NLCS after closing out the Padres. Chris Carpenter pitched seven strong innings and was backed by Ronnie Belliard's two RBIs. NLDS coverage >

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