Sep 13, 2010 4:49 PM EST

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is leaving Atlanta with some souvenirs from his final game against Braves manager Bobby Cox.

La Russa said Sunday he asked Cox to sign a lineup card and a baseball. The autographed ball sat on La Russa's desk before the game.

"It's special," La Russa said.

Cox entered Sunday night's game 94-66 in 160 regular-season games against La Russa and the pair have split two playoff series.

Via ESPN