When I saw this, I quickly ran through my personal "top 5" who toiled at Busch.

 

Lou Brock

Bob Gibson

Mark McGwire

Ozzie Smith

Willie McGee

 

So what 5 players are slated to attend?

 

A motley crew indeed (only 1 out of my 5) -

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2162366

Trust me.. Those other's should be there except I dunno about Willie.. I dont know what kind of reception Mark will get.

Their seems to be little buzz about this despite the fact that the place is legendary.

 

Then again, the national media seems to care little about The Cardinals in the first place so maybe not such a suprise.

 

Send it out in style

Here

 

Welcome home: The Cardinals announced on Thursday some of the festivities planned for the final regular-season weekend at Busch Stadium, Sept. 30 - Oct. 2. Friday, Sept. 30, the game will be highlighted by a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the 1985 National League pennant-winners. Ozzie Smith, Vince Coleman, Jack Clark and Whitey Herzog are among a long list of names from that team expected to attend.

 

On Saturday, the all-Busch Stadium team will be announced, and of course Sunday will bring the final-game ceremonies -- including a lap around the stadium by the Budweiser Clydesdales. In addition to the '85 team, the following players are among the Cardinals alumni expected to attend: Steve Carlton, Bob Gibson, George Kissell, Mark McGwire, Stan Musial, Ted Simmons and Lee Smith.

I'm glad I had a chance to see it one more time last year.