MLB GM tragically passes away at 74 years old
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Former St louis Cardinals legendary GM Walt Jocketty has tragically passed away at 74 years old, the Cardinals announced the heartbreaking news Friday.
Jocketty was mostly known for his time with the Cardinals as he was part of the group that brought in Tony La Russa, Drafted Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina while also winning the 2006 World Series.
Walt Jocketty, the Cardinals architect who lured manager Tony La Russa to St. Louis and oversaw the drafting of Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina to pave the way for seven division titles and a 2006 World Series crown, died Friday, the Cardinals announced in a statement. -Denton
Former Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty passed away at 74 years old
The Cardinals announced that after two years of dealing with severe health issues, Jocketty tragically passed away Friday morning surrounded by his friends and family.
«On behalf of the entire St. Louis Cardinals organization, I would like to offer our condolences to Walt's family and his many friends,» Cardinals' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill DeWitt, Jr. said in a release.
«Walt was our first GM when we purchased the ball club, and he helped to lead our baseball operations through some of the franchise's most successful and memorable years. He will be sorely missed, but long remembered for his distinguished career in baseball.»
«Walt was our first GM when we purchased the ball club, and he helped to lead our baseball operations through some of the franchise's most successful and memorable years. He will be sorely missed, but long remembered for his distinguished career in baseball.»
We are saddened by the passing of longtime baseball operations executive Walt Jocketty.
As General Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals for 13 seasons alongside Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa, his teams made 7 Postseason appearances, won 2 National League pennants, and the 2006 World Series championship.
Jocketty was named MLB Executive of the Year in 2000 and 2004, and won the award for a third time in 2010 as General Manager of the Cincinnati Reds, who made the Postseason 3 times under his watch.
Most recently, Jocketty served the Reds as Executive Assistant to the CEO since 2016. This season marked his 50th year in professional baseball. He was 74 years old.
As General Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals for 13 seasons alongside Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa, his teams made 7 Postseason appearances, won 2 National League pennants, and the 2006 World Series championship.
Jocketty was named MLB Executive of the Year in 2000 and 2004, and won the award for a third time in 2010 as General Manager of the Cincinnati Reds, who made the Postseason 3 times under his watch.
Most recently, Jocketty served the Reds as Executive Assistant to the CEO since 2016. This season marked his 50th year in professional baseball. He was 74 years old.
Jocketty is a legend of the game as he was part of building a dynasty in St Louis that lasted for many years and drafted multiple future hall of famers during his time with the Cardinals.
This is a tragic day for baseball and the entire community wishes their thought and prayers to his family.
Source: MLB.com
Former Cardinals, Reds GM Jocketty dies at 74
Former Cardinals, Reds GM Jocketty dies at 74
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