"Remembering Whitey Herzog: Hall of Fame Cardinals Manager Dies at 92"

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"Remembering Whitey Herzog: Hall of Fame Cardinals Manager Dies at 92"
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Whitey Herzog, the Hall of Fame manager who led the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series championship in the 1980s, died at the age of 92. Known for promoting "Whiteyball," which emphasized speed, defense, and pitching, Herzog also managed the Kansas City Royals to three consecutive American League division championships. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009 and was remembered for highlighting the fundamental aspects of the game.

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