At 91, he's the beloved guardian of ushers at Busch Stadium

Vito Adamo, 91, held out his palm in front of a man nearly a foot taller and many pounds heavier to stop him in his tracks.

“Hold on, sir!” he says. Adamo guards the umpires’ locker room area at Busch stadium. No one without a badge or authorization gets by him.

Adamo redirected the man to where he needed to go. He waved and smiled at the regulars who look for him at every home game.

Even at 91 years old, Adamo exudes energy, warmth and an unshakable work ethic. He’s become an unofficial mayor at the stadium, a steadfast guardian of the MLB umpires and a familiar face for players and frequent visitors.

On this particular Sunday, Adamo arrived at the stadium at 3:45 p.m. to work the Cardinals night game against the Chicago Cubs. A rain delay meant he would be getting back to his home in