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Article: Busch Stadium Meets End by Wrecking Ball
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- November 8, 2005
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BETSY TAYLOR, Associated Press Writer
AP Online
11-08-2005
Dateline: ST. LOUIS
Glenda Postin, of Peoria, Il., signals the wrecking ball to begin the main phase of the demolition of Busch Stadium Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, in St. Louis. Postin won the opportunity to start the demolition in a charity raffle. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
With a resounding thud, a wrecking ball smashed into the southwest side of Busch Stadium on Monday to make room for a new ballpark, while St. Louis Cardinals fans reminisced about Mark McGwire knocking home runs out of the park or Lou Brock stealing bases.
Hundreds of observers lined nearby streets or dotted rooftops to watch the first swings of the 5-ton wrecking ball.
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