Posted on 04/16/2024 2:56:04 PM PDT by Rummyfan
Whitey Herzog, one of the most innovative managers in Major League Baseball history who brought a popular, entertaining brand of baseball to St. Louis that was named "Whiteyball" after him, died on Monday.
A National Baseball Hall of Famer, Herzog was 92.
Earlier this month, Herzog attended the Cardinals' home opener at Busch Stadium and received an ovation from the sellout crowd when introduced as one of the team's red-jacket legends. That kind of reception was a constant in St. Louis, where he brought a World Series championship back to the organization, added his keen wit to interviews on television or conversations at the ballpark, and made a home.
The cause of death was listed as illness.
“Whitey spent his last few days surrounded by his family," the Herzog family said in a statement released by the Cardinals. "We have so appreciated all of the prayers and support from friends who knew he was very ill. Although it is hard for us to say goodbye, his peaceful passing was a blessing for him."
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“Whiteyball”. It was back in 1958 or ‘59, things was different back then.
It’s an irony of sorts that the Texas Rangers, the awful team he first managed, are finally the champs. He was very good at Kansas City ands St. Louis. Terrific old school manager. Rest in peace, Whitey.
Rest In Peace, Whitey.
As Ken Burns will gladly tell you, every MLB game was “Whiteyball” before Jackie Robinson ...
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