World Series; Cardinals 4, Tigers 2; St. Louis Wins Series, 4-1 Red October; St. Louis Wins First Series Title Since '82

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St. Louis - When Tony La Russa's heavily favored Oakland Athletics were upset by the banged-up Los Angeles Dodgers in five games in the 1988 World Series, the longtime manager learned a lesson he never forgot.

"I learned that the team that plays the best wins," said La Russa. "It doesn't matter who the favorite is."

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World Series; Cardinals 4, Tigers 2; St. Louis Wins Series, 4-1 Red October; St. Louis Wins First Series Title Since '82

With that knowledge tucked safely away in his expansive memory bank, La Russa didn't fret when the St. Louis Cardinals made it to the 2006 World Series as heavy underdogs against the rampaging Detroit Tigers. The Cardin...

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