St. Louis Cardinals 1971: Manager Red Schoendienst Legacy
The page from the 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball highlights Red Schoendienst, the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, as he commenced his eighth year in this role. Schoendienst had previously guided the Cardinals to National League pennants in both 1967 and 1968, underscoring his effective leadership. Before his managerial career, he was renowned as a second baseman and played for notable teams including the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, and Milwaukee Braves. A memorable moment in his career was his game-winning home run in the 14th inning of the 1950 All-Star game.