Baseball Icon Whitey Herzog Dies at 92; Hall of Famer Revolutionized the Game
April 17, 2024Whitey Herzog, a Hall of Fame baseball manager, has died at age 92.
He is celebrated for developing 'Whiteyball,' a dynamic style of baseball play.
Herzog led the St. Louis Cardinals to a World Series win and three National League Championships.
His managerial success extended to the Kansas City Royals with three consecutive division titles.
Herzog's career with the Cardinals included 822 victories.
MLB and Hall of Fame officials have publicly honored Herzog's significant contributions to baseball.
He leaves behind a family including his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
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CNN • Apr 16, 2024
Whitey Herzog, Baseball Hall of Fame manager, dies at 92Los Angeles Times • Apr 16, 2024
Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager of Royals, Cardinals, dies - Los Angeles TimesNBC News • Apr 16, 2024
Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92ABC News • Apr 16, 2024
St. Louis Cardinals spokesman says Hall of Fame baseball manager Whitey Herzog dies at 92