Schuckman: Quincy connection gives local Cardinals fans additional reason to revere Herzog

Former St. Louis Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog, who played minor league baseball for the Quincy Gems in 1952, died Monday at the age of 92.

QUINCY — Seated at a table just a few feet from the dais, Whitey Herzog looked across the room at legendary St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Rick Hummel and pointed out the Quincy native was more than likely the smartest person in the room. The Hall of Fame manager then leaned forward and said, “But…

Read More