Whitey Herzog : AT A GLANCE
Age: 59
Birthplace: New Athens, Ill.
Residence: St. Louis
Playing Career: Washington, Kansas City, Baltimore and Detroit
As General Manager: With Cardinals, Aug. 29, 1980-April 10, 1982. In his one full year, team was 59-43, but finished second in both halves of the strike-shortened 1981 season.
As Manager: Career record of 1,281-1,125, with Texas in 1973, the Angels in 1974 (four games in an interim role), Kansas City from 1975-79 and St. Louis from 1980-1990. Won division titles from 1976-78 with Royals, and took National League titles in ‘82, ’85 and ’87 with Cardinals. Won a World Series championship in 1982.
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