Cardinals manager Tony La Russa announced his retirement Monday morning.

The announcement came at a 9 a.m. press conference called by the Cardinals on the morning after the team celebrated with fans its 11th World Series victory at a parade attended by several hundred thousand fans.

La Russa, 67, said he had made his decision to retire in late August before the Cardinals comeback run to the postseason and plans to do “something different.” He shared the news with players and coaches after the celebration Sunday.

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