PHOTOS: Cardinals’ Oscar Taveras dies in car accident
October 26, 2014
FILE - This Oct. 12, 2014 file photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras hitting a home run during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the National League baseball championship series against the San Francisco Giants in St. Louis. Authorities say, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, Taveras has died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, file) ( Cardinals-Taveras Obit )
FILE - This May 31, 2014 file photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras smiling after the Cardinals' 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants in St. Louis. Authorities say, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, Taveras has died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, file) ( Cardinals-Taveras Obit )
FILE - This Aug. 3, 2014 file photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras pumping his fist as he runs down the first base line after hitting an RBI single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in St. Louis. Authorities say, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, Taveras has died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, file) ( Cardinals-Taveras Obit )
FILE - This July 2, 2014 file photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras at second base after doubling to right field in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco. Authorities say, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, Taveras has died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, file) ( Cardinals-Taveras Obit )
FILE - This October 15, 2014 photo shows St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta, left, and right fielder Oscar Taveras chat during batting practice before Game 4 of the National League baseball championship series against the San Francisco Giants. Authorities say, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, Taveras has died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Cardinals Giants Baseball )
FILE - This October 12, 2014 photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras as he reacts after hitting a home run during the seventh inning in Game 2 of the National League baseball championship series against the San Francisco Giants. Authorities say, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, Taveras has died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ( NLCS Giants Cardinals Baseball )
FILE - This October 12, 2014 photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras hits a home run during the seventh inning in Game 2 of the National League baseball championship series against the San Francisco Giants. Authorities say, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, Taveras has died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Giants Cardinals Baseball )
FILE - This October 12, 2014 photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras hits a home run during the seventh inning in Game 2 of the National League baseball championship series against the San Francisco Giants. Authorities say, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, Taveras has died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic.(AP Photo/Eric Gay) ( NLCS Giants Cardinals Baseball )
FILE - This October 7, 2014 photo shows St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Oscar Taveras as he celebrates in the locker room with teammates after their 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of baseball's NL Division Series. Authorities say, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, Taveras has died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLDS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
FILE - This September 24, 2014 photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras, bottom, reacts after getting his helmet knocked off by Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez. Authorities say, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, Taveras has died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) ( APTOPIX Cardinals Cubs Baseball )
FILE - This Aug. 1, 2014 file photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras rounds first and heads for second on a double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( Brewers Cardinals Baseball )
FILE - This July 31, 2014 file photo shows St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Oscar Taveras makes the running catch to take a hit away from San Diego Padres' Rene Rivera in the second inning of a baseball game. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) ( Cardinals Padres Baseball )
FILE - This June. 1, 2014 file photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras swings during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( Giants Cardinals Baseball )
FILE - This May 31, 2014 file photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras is interviewed after the Cardinals' 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game. The Cardinals won in Taveras' major league debut. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( Giants Cardinals Baseball )
FILE - This March. 13, 2014 file photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras looks out form the dugout during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves. (AP Photo/David Goldman) ( Braves Cardinals Spring Baseball )
FILE - This July. 31, 2014 file photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras points to the sky as he reaches home plate following his two run homer against the San Diego Padres in the second inning of a baseball game. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) ( Cardinals Padres Baseball )
FILE - This February 24, 2014 file photo shows Oscar Taveras of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. This image reflects the Cardinals active roster. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( Cardinals 2014 Baseball )
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