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On Oct. 19, 2005: As we turn out the lights, a look at the great moments from Busch Stadium II

St. Louis Post-Dispatch | October 19, 2021

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On Oct. 19, 2005, the Cardinals played the last game in Busch Stadium II, a loss to the Houston Astros in the National League Championship Series.

The ballpark opened in 1966 and was home to World Series champions in 1967 and 1982.

Here's a look back at the top moments at Busch II.

Oct. 19, 2005: The night we turned out the lights on Busch II

Crying in baseball

Crying in baseball
Cardinals fans Jessica Burdett, 19, and Donna Burdett cry after the Astros won the National League pennant and game six of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium with the St.
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