1941 W754 Billy Southworth
Born: March 9, 1894
Died: November 15, 1969
Southworth managed parts of 13 seasons in the Major Leagues, including seven seasons over two stints in St. Louis. He was player-manager for 90 games in 1929, then presided over the dominant Cardinals teams from 1940-1945. Those teams won three pennants and two World Series titles, and in Southworth's five full seasons as Cardinals manager, the team averaged nearly 102 wins per year. Over his full career, Southworth posted a 1044-744 record for a .597 winning percentage. He won another pennant in 1948 as the manager of the Boston Braves. He is the 10th Hall of Famer to have managed the Cardinals. Southworth passed away in 1969.
Died: November 15, 1969
Southworth managed parts of 13 seasons in the Major Leagues, including seven seasons over two stints in St. Louis. He was player-manager for 90 games in 1929, then presided over the dominant Cardinals teams from 1940-1945. Those teams won three pennants and two World Series titles, and in Southworth's five full seasons as Cardinals manager, the team averaged nearly 102 wins per year. Over his full career, Southworth posted a 1044-744 record for a .597 winning percentage. He won another pennant in 1948 as the manager of the Boston Braves. He is the 10th Hall of Famer to have managed the Cardinals. Southworth passed away in 1969.