Matt & Christy Ericson, Peoria, Illinois

“We love coming to the Car-dinal games because of their winning history. Plus they’re very family-oriented and they especially treat members of the military well. All we have to do is show our military i.d. and we get in free.”

Zac, Charlie & Margaret Smith,

St. Louis, Missouri

“I grew up in St. Louis and have been coming to games since I was little. This is my son Charlie’s first ballgame. He’s 6 months old.” -- Margaret

Marilyn & Jim Matheny,St. Louis, Missouri

Are you related to Mike Ma-theny? “No, he just happens to have the same last name. We come to the games because we love the Cardinals and being outside on a beautiful day. We come about 15 times a year.”

Mary Arries & Sarah Woodman,

St. Louis, Missouri

“I’ve always thought the two best places to take my grand-children were Disney World and the Cardinals’ games. Now I’m working here and I love it.” -- Sarah

Cherez Robinson, Alexandria, Virginia

“I’m a member of the military, so I decided to come because it was free. I love the energy in the stadium.”

Andrew Robsham, Los Angeles, California, &

Michael, McGinty, San Diego, California

“We’re here for our high school friend’s wedding. That was at 1, but the reception’s not till 6, so we figured we’d take in a game and have some beer while we’re waiting. The reception’s right across the street, so we figure the game will end about the right time.” -- Andrew

I think being a Cardinal fan is in our blood. -- Eric Coher and Dave Hartsaw, Evansville, Indiana

Cardinal fan-addicts

By Frank Vanderslice & Sandy Gaul