Whitey Herzog, legendary manager who guided Cardinals to 1982 World Series victory, passes away at the age of 92

Whitey Herzog, the Hall of Fame manager who led the 1982 St. Louis Cardinals to a World Series title, has passed away at the age of 92. In a statement released by the Cardinals, the Herzog family expressed their gratitude for the prayers and support from friends during Whitey’s illness. They said that while it is difficult to say goodbye, his peaceful passing was a blessing for him, as he was surrounded by his loved ones during his final days.

The entire Cardinals family is mourning the loss of Whitey Herzog, who was not only a Hall of Famer but also a World Series champion manager. His legacy will forever be remembered by baseball fans around the world. The Cardinals organization acknowledged his passing on social media and expressed their sadness at the news.

As more information becomes available, this story will be updated to reflect the impact of Whitey Herzog’s contributions to the sport of baseball and to the St. Louis Cardinals in particular. His passing marks the end of an era for the Cardinals and the baseball community as a whole.