Whitey Herzog (1931–2024,) fully Dorrel Norman Elvert Herzog, was an American baseball player, manager, and executive, known for his innovative managerial style and success with the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals. His strategy, “Whiteyball,” emphasized speed, defense, and pitching, shaping modern baseball.
Born in New Athens, Illinois, Herzog played outfield for the Washington Senators (1956–58,) Kansas City Athletics (1958–60,) Baltimore Orioles (1961–62,) and Detroit Tigers (1963.) After retiring, he transitioned to coaching and management, leading the Texas Rangers (1973,) California Angels (1974,) Kansas City Royals (1975–79,) and St. Louis Cardinals (1980–90.)
He guided the Royals to three straight playoff appearances (1976–78) and led the Cardinals to three World Series (1982, 1985, 1987,) winning the 1982 championship. His managerial record was 1,281–1,125 (.532 winning percentage.)
His books include White Rat: A Life in Baseball (1987,) You’re Missin’ a Great Game (1999,) and My Baseball Journey (2018,) offering insights into his career, philosophy, and leadership.
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Be on time. Bust your butt. Play smart. And have some laughs along the way
—Whitey Herzog
Topics: Baseball
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