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Whitey Herzog, a Hall of Fame manager who led the St. Louis Cardinals to three National League pennants and a World Series championship in the 1980s, passed away on April 19, 2023, at the age of 92. Herzog's career in baseball spanned over five decades, during which he made an indelible mark on the sport as a player, scout, coach, and manager. Dorrel Norman Elvert Herzog was born on November 9, 1930, in New Athens, Illinois. Growing up in a small town during the Great Depression, Herzog developed a love for baseball at a young age. He earned the nickname "Whitey" due to his light-colored hair,...

In this nostalgic memoir, a son provides a unique perspective on his legendary father–the baseball star, Yogi Berra. Yogi Berra was the backbone of the New York Yankees through ten World Series Championships. In My Dad, Yogi is Dale Berra chronicles his unshakeable bond with his father, going...