Cardinals celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the 2006 World Series title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 12:34 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals will honor the 20-year anniversary of their 2006 World Series championship team at Busch Stadium on Friday night. The celebration features a pregame motorcade around the warning track involving more than 30 members of that roster, including Tony La Russa, Scott Rolen, Albert Pujols, and Yadier Molina. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6:35 p.m. CT, preceding the 7:15 p.m. CT game against the White Sox. La Russa recalled the 2006 season as a testament to team grit, noting that the squad overcame mid-season injuries and internal adversity to emerge as champions after a modest 83-78 regular season. The 2006 team secured the franchise's 10th title by defeating the Detroit Tigers following a postseason run that included an NLCS victory over the New York Mets.
- •The 2006 Cardinals celebrate their 20-year anniversary at Busch Stadium on Friday.
- •Festivities begin at 6:35 p.m. CT followed by a game against the White Sox.
- •More than 30 players and staff are expected to participate in a pregame motorcade.
- •The 2006 team won the World Series despite an 83-78 regular-season record.
- •World Series MVP David Eckstein and NLCS MVP Jeff Suppan are among those attending.
- 12:34 AMYahoo Sports — Tony La Russa Considers '06 Cardinals World Series Team A Favorite Because of Grit
"Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa said winning the 2006 World Series helped take away some of the sting of the Cardinals coming up short in 2004 and '05 when they had loaded rosters and were favorites. They won the 2006 title after going 82-78 in the regular season.
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