Tony LaRussa Retires After 33 Seasons As Major League Manager

CREATED Oct. 31, 2011

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He's going out on top!! St. Louis Cardinals Manager Tony LaRussa has retired after 33 years as a major league manager, the last 16 with the Cardinals.

The club called a hastily arranged news conference at 9am this morning at Busch Stadium to make the announcement.

Cards Chairman Bill DeWiitt, Jr. says "Tony leaves behind a legacy of success that will always be remembered as one of the most successful eras in Cardinals history. I knew this day would come. I just hoped that it wouldn't."