{"id":21223,"date":"2019-06-19T15:44:30","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T21:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.flovalleynews.com\/?p=21223"},"modified":"2019-06-19T15:44:30","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T21:44:30","slug":"saluting-our-st-louis-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flovalleynews.com\/?p=21223","title":{"rendered":"Saluting our St. Louis Blues:"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"dvp3-0-0\">\n<h1 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"dvp3-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><em><u>2019 Stanley Cup Champions<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"dvp3-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"dvp3-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">The Blues Go Riding In!<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"5rk4e-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rk4e-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5rk4e-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"clfhh-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"clfhh-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"clfhh-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Photos by Bob Lindsey, Pat Lindsey, Dan Lindsey, and Ashley Bengtson<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"dvqpa-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dvqpa-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dvqpa-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"4q86d-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4q86d-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4q86d-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blues-fountain.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21225\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blues-fountain-470x314.jpg?resize=470%2C314\" alt=\"Blues fountain\" width=\"470\" height=\"314\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"3ng3t-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"3ng3t-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"3ng3t-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"> BLEEDING BLUE: The fountain at Kiener Plaza spouted blue Saturday for the big parade and Arch grounds program honoring the 2019 Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"954kv-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"954kv-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"954kv-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Stanley-Cup-Parade-16.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21232 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Stanley-Cup-Parade-16-470x312.jpg?resize=470%2C312\" alt=\"Stanley Cup Parade-16\" width=\"470\" height=\"312\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/312;\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"eki79-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"eki79-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"eki79-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Blues Fans Get Creative When Finding<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"6afs3-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6afs3-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"6afs3-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Places to View Championship Parade<a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Stanley-Cup-Parade-20.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21234 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Stanley-Cup-Parade-20-470x307.jpg?resize=470%2C307\" alt=\"Stanley Cup Parade-20\" width=\"470\" height=\"307\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/307;\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"e482q-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"e482q-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"e482q-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"eiecb-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"eiecb-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"eiecb-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"eiecb-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Stanley-Cup-Parade-181.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21233 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Stanley-Cup-Parade-181-470x312.jpg?resize=470%2C312\" alt=\"Stanley Cup Parade-18(1)\" width=\"470\" height=\"312\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/312;\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"eiecb-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"eiecb-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"eiecb-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">As some of these photos indicate, there were several nooks and crannies in downtown to view the Blues Stanley Cup parade on Saturday. From atop the Enterprise Center to parking garages and other places, fans found spots to view their championship Blues. Most of the key street locations were taken early Saturday by people who arrived by 9 a.m. and by those who had hotel rooms downtown.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"80m70-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"80m70-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"80m70-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"a5uaj-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"a5uaj-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"a5uaj-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_00651-copy.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21227 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_00651-copy.jpg?resize=252%2C336\" alt=\"IMG_0065(1) copy\" width=\"252\" height=\"336\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 252px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 252\/336;\" \/><\/a>A BLUES FAN brought this banner to the rally downtown on Saturday, with more than 300,000 people at the rally.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"ajfdj-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ajfdj-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"ajfdj-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"cp88n-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"cp88n-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"cp88n-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Chief-interviwed-on-stage-.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21235 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Chief-interviwed-on-stage--470x313.jpg?resize=470%2C313\" alt=\"The Chief interviwed on stage\" width=\"470\" height=\"313\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/313;\" \/><\/a>THE CHIEF, Blues coach Craig Berube was interviewed on the Arch grounds stage at Saturday\u2019s celebration. The Blues and the City of St. Louis had a large video screen to give fans who couldn\u2019t see the stage a better close-up of the activities. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"cgjbk-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"cgjbk-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"cgjbk-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"1j1rp-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"1j1rp-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"1j1rp-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Stanley-Cup-Parade-7.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21231 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Stanley-Cup-Parade-7-470x433.jpg?resize=470%2C433\" alt=\"Stanley Cup Parade-7\" width=\"470\" height=\"433\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/433;\" \/><\/a>CARL GUNNARSON, who shot the winning goal in overtime in Game 2, rode with his wife and daughter in the parade and was signing autographs for the fans along the parade route.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"d2ksk-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"d2ksk-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"d2ksk-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"843fn-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"843fn-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"843fn-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Laila-Anderson-on-big-screen.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21229 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Laila-Anderson-on-big-screen-470x313.jpg?resize=470%2C313\" alt=\"Laila Anderson on big screen\" width=\"470\" height=\"313\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 470px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 470\/313;\" \/><\/a>LAILA ANDERSON was interviewed many times during the playoffs as she became the ultimate super fan and best friend of Blues players. This time it was at the rally under the Arch grounds. The Blues sent Laila and her mother to Boston for the final game and she was present when the Cup was presented after the Blues\u2019 Game 7 victory.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"fmu9n-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"fmu9n-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"fmu9n-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"fmu9n-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"fmu9n-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/hosting-the-Cup.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21226 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/hosting-the-Cup.jpg?resize=468%2C312\" alt=\"hosting the Cup\" width=\"468\" height=\"312\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 468px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 468\/312;\" \/><\/a>Every time a Blues player hoisted the Stanley Cup at the parade and rally that followed, the crowd cheered loudly. Several players took a turn with the Cup at the rally under the Arch Saturday afternoon.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"5jfek-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5jfek-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"5jfek-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"uv50-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"uv50-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"uv50-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Alex-Pietrangelo.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21224 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Alex-Pietrangelo.jpg?resize=288%2C384\" alt=\"Alex Pietrangelo\" width=\"288\" height=\"384\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 288px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 288\/384;\" \/><\/a>ALEX PIETRANGELO with the Stanley Cup on the Market Street parade route downtown.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"em0nt-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"em0nt-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"em0nt-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"bhr7g-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"bhr7g-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"bhr7g-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Ryan-OReilly.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21230 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Ryan-OReilly.jpg?resize=240%2C320\" alt=\"Ryan O'Reilly\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 240px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 240\/320;\" \/><\/a>MVP RYAN O\u2019REILLY waves the Champion-Ship flag and donned what folks were calling his Clint Eastwood hat for Saturday\u2019s big parade<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"7nt53-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7nt53-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"7nt53-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"951r0-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"951r0-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"951r0-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Jordan-Binnington.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21228 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flovalleynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Jordan-Binnington.jpg?resize=216%2C288\" alt=\"Jordan Binnington\" width=\"216\" height=\"288\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 216px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 216\/288;\" \/><\/a>Game saving goalie JORDAN BINNINGTON showed his jovial personality as he waved back to the many well-wishers on Market Street downtown.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"2h26c-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2h26c-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"2h26c-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7dijs\" data-offset-key=\"fs5dj-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"fs5dj-0-0\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\" data-offset-key=\"fs5dj-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"> Many of the players started the parade in vehicles, but most ended up walking the streets high fiving all the fans. 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