Blast From The Past: Whitey Herzog
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Imagine the stories those 2 could tell.
I can still hear Whitey Herzog holding court in the cafeteria just off the press box at the Big A. “(Chuck) Finley ain’t going to win 20, (Mark) Langston ain’t going to win 20, your wife ain’t going to win 20,” Herzog told Gene Autry, the legendary owner of the Angels, one night about 20 years ago.
You could have fried bacon and eggs on the head of the simmering Jackie Autry, but the Cowboy just laughed and laughed as Herzog continued his standup routine. I laughed too. Though I tried to hold it, Herzog overheard me and looked over with a grin. “Like that young fella?”
On Sunday, Herzog will be inducted to the Hall of Fame. What took so long is beyond us, but even today, Herzog is still remembered as one of the best managers ever.
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