Whitey Herzog, the Hall of Fame manager renowned for leading the St. Louis Cardinals to the 1982 World Series victory passed away at the age of 92. His legacy as a manager, marked by his innovative “Whitey Ball” style was celebrated by his family, the Cardinals organization and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. Herzog baseball career began as a player in the majors before transitioning to managerial roles, notably with the Kansas City Royals and later the Cardinals.
Under his leadership, the Cardinals experienced success including three World Series appearances. After retiring from baseball, Herzog was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010. His impact on the game and his influence on players and colleagues were widely acknowledged and appreciated. Herzog recent public appearance was at the Cardinals’ home opener just days before his passing.
Various figures from the baseball world paid tribute to Herzog’s managerial acumen and his contributions to the sport.
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