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Baseball Manager

Whitey Herzog, born on November 9, 1931, is a renowned baseball manager known for his unique tactics and leadership style. Throughout his career, he has gained recognition for his innovative strategies and has led the St. Louis Cardinals to a World Series championship in 1985.

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“I'm not buddy-buddy with the players. If they need a buddy, let them buy a dog.”

Ifs Needs Sports Player Dog Buddy

Book:White Rat: A Life in Baseball

Source: White Rat: A Life in Baseball

“Baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it.”

Trying Has Beens Play Sports Baseball Quitting I Quit Famous Baseball

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“The only thing bad about winning the pennant is that you have to manage the All-Star Game the next year. I'd rather go fishing for three years.”

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Book:White Rat: A Life in Baseball

Source: White Rat: A Life in Baseball

“What counts aren't the number of double plays, but the ones you should have had and missed.”

Should Play Sports Numbers Should Have Double Standard

Author:Whitey Herzog

“You sweat out the free agent thing in November, then you make the trades in December. Then you struggle to sign the guys left in January, and in February I get down to sewing all the new numbers on the uniforms.”

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Author:Whitey Herzog

About the Author

Born: November 9, 1931
Known for: Baseball Manager
Quotes: 16

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