2005 Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar Contest Winners-Sports Picture Story

For 39 seasons they have come. Fathers and sons. Husbands and wives. A look at the people who brought the 2005 season to life at Busch Stadium...for one last time. rlckl

Blake Cesinger and his brother Logan peek through the gates, waiting for an interleague matchup between the Cardinals and Yankees. rlckl

Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter warms-up in the bullpen before the first of a three-game series against the Cubs. rlckl

Peddling beer through Sportsman

Cameras were everywhere in 2005, making memories of the final season. A member of the color guard does his part after posting the flags. rlckl

Oh the treats! From $4.50 kosher dogs to $7 beer, even five bucks for a snowcone was nothing on a July day in St. Louis. rlckl

Fans jockey for autographs from Yankee players as the team plays at Busch for the first and only time in the stadium

Fans erupt as they watch David Eckstein

Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina sits solo in the dugout, popping for the final out at Busch Stadium as the Redbirds lost to the Astros in the playoffs. rlckl

Cardinals fans scoop dirt from the infield after the final out against the Houston Astros. The following morning, much of it already has appeared on EBay. rlckl

Ruth Burton embraces Quintin Washington as the fans trickle from Busch Stadium after the final game. rlckl