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2011 World Series / Missouri Government
9:47 am
Fri December 2, 2011

Lobbyists pick up tab for World Series tickets for Mo. lawmakers

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Members of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after the Cardinals won the 2011 World Series in St. Louis on October 28, 2011.
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A new filing with the Missouri Ethics Commission shows that lawmakers from across the state had good seats for the Cardinals' championship run, courtesy of corporate lobbyists.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Friday that lobbyists spent about $13,500 taking elected officials and their family members to World Series and playoff games at Busch Stadium.

The report shows that those accepting free tickets included state senators and representatives, St. Louis aldermen and St. Louis County Council members.

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Cardinals Victory Celebrations
12:09 am
Mon October 31, 2011

Hundreds of thousands attend Cardinals victory parade, rally

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The Cardinals World Series victory parade drew fans of all ages on Oct. 30, 2011.
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The Budweiser Clydesdales are prepared to lead the parade.
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Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols and his family ride in the parade.
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Third baseman David Freese was the 2011 World Series MVP.
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Pitcher Chris Carpenter waves to fans.
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Fans yelled "Yadi, Yadi!" as catcher Yadier Molina rode by.
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Hundreds of thousands of fans gathered in downtown St. Louis on Sunday to celebrate their World Series champs at a Cardinal victory parade and rally.

Cloudy skies and the occasional drizzle didn’t discourage the fans, who thronged the parade route along Market Street.

They cheered and snapped pictures as the Budweiser Clydesdales went by, followed by Cardinals team members and marching bands from area high schools.

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2011 World Series
11:57 pm
Fri October 28, 2011

Cards win World Series, beat Texas 6-2 in Game 7

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The St. Louis Cardinals won a remarkable World Series they weren't even supposed to reach, beating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7 on Friday night with another key hit by hometown star David Freese and six gutty innings from Chris Carpenter. Freese was later named as the 2011 World Series Most Valuable Player.

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