Delmar Loop in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Whitey Herzog

Born November 9, 1931

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018

1. Whitey Herzog Marker

Inscription. Beloved Cardinals manager Dorrel "Whitey" Herzog enjoyed a solid, eight-year playnig career from 1956-1963, but in his own words, "baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." He managed the Kansas City Royals to three straight division titles from 1976-78, and was hired as a Cardinals manager in 1980. His brand of "Whiteyball," based on speed, defense and pitching, electrified Cardinals fans for 10 seasons. Herzog won three pennants and the 1982 World Series title with the Cardinals, and was named NL Manager of the Year in 1986. Finishing his managerial career with 1281 wins and a .532 winning percentage. Whitey Herzog was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010.

Erected by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers, and the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 9, 1931.

Location. 38° 39.341′ N, 90° 18.066′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Delmar Loop. It is at the intersection of Delmar Boulevard and Eastgate

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Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Delmar Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6241 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Philippine Duchesne, RSCJ (here, next to this marker); Ntozake Shange (a few steps from this marker); Brett Hull (a few steps from this marker); Curt Flood (a few steps from this marker); "Butch" O'Hare (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Weber (within shouting distance of this marker); Carl Wimar (within shouting distance of this marker); Maxine Waters (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 25, 2023

2. Whitey Herzog Marker

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More about this marker. Marker and star may have moved from a different location on Delmar Boulevard.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on May 25, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.