Best of '09 from Chris Lee
Date: 12/31/2009 Album ID: 917903
Photos by Chris Lee
A selection of sports pictures from 2009.
Monday, April 6, 2009 - Before the pregame ceremonies, Albert Pujols helps Stan Musial zip up his jacket and arrange the collar so Stan can stay warm on opening day of the 2009 Cardinal baseball season at Busch Stadium.

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December 05, 2009 -- Rams' Chuck Melton (left) is upended as he collides with Texas' Austin Cogar during a Crazy 8's Tournament quad rugby game between the St. Louis Rams and the Texas Stampede at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, Ill.
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October 8, 2009 -- Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday is unable to catch a fly ball off the bat of Los Angeles' James Loney for an error in the ninth inning during Game 2 of the National League Division Series (NLDS) between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.
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February 22, 2009 -- Cardinals manager Tony La Russa describes how player groups rotate through workstations as he talks with former Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf (left) and Miami Dolphins executive vice president of football operations Bill Parcells (right) as they watch practice during Cardinals spring training at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
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April 9, 2009 -- Cardinals' Brendan Ryan is hit by a pitch in the seventh inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo.  At left is Pittsburgh catcher Ryan Doumit and home plate umpire Marvin Hudson.
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March 10, 2009 -- Dallas left wing Steve Begin slides through the crease and into Blues goaltender Chris Mason in first period action during a game between the St. Louis Blues and the Dallas Stars at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.
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August 19, 2009 -- Athletica goalkeeper Hope Solo makes a first half save during a super semifinal game between the St. Louis Athletica and the New Jersey Sky Blue at Soccer Park in Fenton, Mo.
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November 29, 2009 -- Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson is unable to catch a pass on third down while being defended by Seattle cornerback Marcus Trufant in fourth quarter action during a game between the St. Louis Rams and the Seattle Seahawks at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Mo.  The Rams went for it on fourth down and failed to convert.
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June 27, 2009 -- Minnesota's Michael Cuddyer (left) is tagged out as he collides with Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina in the third inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Minnesota Twins at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo.  Minnesota's Mike Redmonds reached on the fielder's choice.
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October 25, 2009 -- Rams quarterback Marc Bulger is sacked by Indianapolis defensive end Dwight Freeney for a nine-yard loss in the second quarter during a game between the St. Louis Rams and the Indianapolis Colts at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Mo.  The ball was dislodged on the play but Bulger was ruled down.
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May 4, 2009 -- Cardinals left fielder Chris Duncan throws the ball back to the infield after center fielder Rick Ankiel caught a fly ball then collided with the outfield wall in the eighth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo.  Ankiel was carted off the field on a back board.
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April 10, 2009 -- Blues goaltender Chris Mason celebrates as the game ends in a 3-1 victory for the St. Louis Blues over the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.  Coupled with a Nashville loss, the Blues clinched a playoff spot.
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August 11, 2009 -- NBA star Shaquille O'Neal (right) talks with Cardinals' Albert Pujols during batting practice before a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo.  O'Neal was in town to film a reality show called Shaq Vs. with Cardinals' Albert Pujols.
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March 21, 2009 -- Iowa's Brent Metcalf (right) tries to knock down North Carolina State's Darrion Caldwell (left) in the middle of Caldwell's celebratory back flip  after the 149-pound bout during the championship match of the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.  Metcalf's Iowa team was assessed a one point penalty for Metcalf's unsportsmanlike conduct.
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July 12, 2009 -- Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics Shawn Johnson (right) leaps for a high five with former Cardinals pitcher Lee Smith after reaching first base safely during the MLB All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo.  Johnson grounded out in the at-bat but first baseman Bob Knight declined to step on the bag for the force out and Johnson was safe at first.  Smith was pitching for the opposing team.  In background is second baseman Billy Bob Thornton.
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February 09, 2009 -- Missouri forward DeMarre Carroll (center) celebrates with fans who rushed the court after a game between Missouri and Kansas at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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December 15, 2009 -- Blues center T. J. Oshie celebrates after scoring what turned out to be the game-winning goal in the third period during a game between the St. Louis Blues and the Calgary Flames at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.
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April 19, 2009 -- Players on the Vancouver bench share their thoughts with Blues right wing B. J. Crombeen after Vancouver's Mason Raymond (21) knocked over Crombeen after time expired in the second period during Game 3 of the first round of the NHL playoffs between the St. Louis Blues and the Vancouver Canucks at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.
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June 30, 2009 -- Cardinals hall of famer Stan Musial (left) and current first baseman Albert Pujols during a portrait session at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo.  FOR ALL STAR GAME WEEKEND SPECIAL SECTION USE ONLY
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September 18, 2009 -- Cardinals players wait for teammate Matt Holliday (15 left) to cross the plate after hitting the game-winning solo home run in the top of the ninth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo.
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