Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame Manager, Dies at 88
Subheading: Herzog Led Cardinals to 1982 World Series Title
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Whitey Herzog, the Baseball Hall of Fame manager who led the St. Louis Cardinals to the 1982 World Series title, has died at the age of 88. Herzog played in the majors for eight seasons as an outfielder, pinch hitter, and first baseman, but it was as a manager that he made his greatest impact on the game. He managed the Cardinals for 11 seasons, winning two National League pennants and the World Series in 1982. He also managed the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers, and served as general manager for the St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego Padres.
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Herzog was known for his innovative style of play, which emphasized speed, bunting, and stealing bases. He also had a knack for getting the most out of his players, and was known for his ability to motivate them to play above their potential. Herzog was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010, and his number 24 was retired by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011.
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