Whitey Herzog

Whitey Herzog
Birthdate 11/9/1931
Death Date
Debut Year
Year of Induction 2010
Teams Angels, Athletics, Cardinals, Orioles, Rangers, Royals, Tigers
Positions Manager, Outfield

A player, scout, general manager, coach, and farm system director, Whitey Herzog gained Hall of Fame recognition as a manager.

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Whitey Herzog played in 8 MLB seasons for the Senators, A's, Orioles & Tigers

Whitey Herzog played in 8 MLB seasons for the Senators, A's, Orioles & Tigers

Whitey Herzog was a 24-year old when he made his big league debut in 1956. The following year he appeared in the 1957 Topps set. Shown here is his rookie card autographed by the White Rat. Overall Herzog played eight seasons from 1956-1963 suiting up for the Senators, Athletics, Orioles, and Tigers.
Herzog's best seasons came from 1959-1962 with Kansas City and Baltimore

Herzog's best seasons came from 1959-1962 with Kansas City and Baltimore

Though he was a Hall of Fame manager, Whitey Herzog had a nondescript playing career. He posted a positive WAR in half of his eight big league seasons. Each of those seasons came from 1959-1962 when his WAR totals fluctuated between 1.4 and 1.8. His highest WAR total came in 1959 with the Kansas Cit
Herzog guided the Royals to 3 straight division championships from 1976-1978

Herzog guided the Royals to 3 straight division championships from 1976-1978

Whitey Herzog got his start as a big league manager in with the 1973 Texas Rangers. In 1974 he started the season as the Angels third-base coach. When Bobby Winkles was fired in mid-season, Herzog was named interim manager for 8 games. Dick Williams picked up from there for the remainder of the year
Whitey Herzog's St. Louis teams won three pennants and a World Series

Whitey Herzog's St. Louis teams won three pennants and a World Series

Whitey Herzog’s first season as Cardinal manager came in 1980. The third of four St. Louis skippers that season, Herzog piloted the team to a 38-35 mark before moving to the front office as GM. He was replaced by Red Schoendienst for the final 37 games of the year. Herzog returned to the dugou

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