Sunshine, legends and traditions help fans celebrate Cardinals 2016 home opener (PHOTO GALLERY)

April 12, 2016 By Bill Pollock

: Budweiser Clydesdales circle the Busch Stadium track during Opening Day ceremonies before the Milwaukee Brewers-St. Louis Cardinals baseball game in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: Former St. Louis Cardinals and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Ozzie Smith waves to fans at Busch Stadium during introductions before the St. Louis Cardinals home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: Former St. Louis Cardinals,player, coach and manager and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Red Schoendienst rides around Busch Stadium during introductions before the St. Louis Cardinals home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: Former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Lou Brock leaves the field with wife Jackie on a golf cart after Brock threw a ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. Brock had his left leg amputated from the knee down in November after complications from diabetes Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny waves to the fans duirng Opening Day ceremonies before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: St. Louis Cardinals injured pitcher Lance Lynn smiles as he circles the track on Opening Day before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. Lynn is on the disable list all season following surgery. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez enjoys a ride in a pickup truck around the Busch Stadium track during player introductions on Opening Day before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: The St. Louis Cardinals stand along the first base path for the playing of the National Anthem during Opening Day ceremonies before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: Former St. Louis Cardinals player and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Lou Brock shakes hands with former Cardinals catcher Ted Simmons after throwing a ceremonal first pitch before the St. Louis Cardinals home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha takes to the field to begin the teams first home game of the 2016 season, against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: St. Louis Cardinals Jeremy Hazelbaker swings for a single in the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. St. Louis defeated Milwaukee 10-1. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: St. Louis Cardinals Michael Wacha delivers a pitch to the Milwaukee Brewers in the second inning at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: St. Louis Cardinals Jeremy Hazelbaker claps his hands after sliding into third base with a triple in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha is greeted by catcher Yadier Molina (R) in the dugout after leaving the game in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. Wacha gave up four hits and no runs in six innings of work. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: St. Louis Cardinals Yadier Molina pumps his fist after hitting a RBI double in the third inning against the Milwaukeee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. St. Louis defeated Milwaukee 10-1. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: St. Louis Cardinals Jeremy Hazelbaker raises his arms watching teammate Brandon Moss nearly hit a homerun in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. St. Louis defeated Milwaukee 10-1. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Tyler Lyons and catcher Eric Fryer shake hands after the third out and a 10-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 11, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

: St. Louis Cardinals Aledmys Diaz. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI