They are part of the Anheuser-Busch brand, but for Cardinal fans they are part of Cardinal baseball." "We had the exclusive for a long time," Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt Jr. The Clydesdales hitch did five Opening Day ceremonies across the country but because the tradition started here there is something special about St. Knapper says many of the players have told him they believe their time with the Clydesdales in the tunnel before the game is a good-luck charm. They must make an announcement because the all come out and they’re always in awe." "Our guys, we always laugh, because when we go down in the tunnel the players all come out," said Jeff Knapper, the general manager of the Budweiser Clydesdale operations. As they stand waiting for their traditional Opening Day appearance at Busch Stadium the Clydesdales receive a special visit from the players. Their hair is braided with red, white and blue ribbons. LOUIS - Waiting in the tunnel of Busch Stadium eight Clydesdales are each wearing approximately 130 pounds of harnesses and collars. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
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