Doug Harvey, Whitey Herzog Elected

to Hall of Fame

by Veterans Committee

Longtime Manager, Heralded Umpire To Be Enshrined as Part of Class of 2010
Doug Harvey, a five-time World Series umpire, and Whitey Herzog, a six-time division winner and manager of the 1982 World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals, were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame at Baseball’s Winter Meetings in Indianapolis by the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee for Managers and Umpires, it was announced today. Harvey, who umpired in the National League for 31 seasons and was named to six All-Star Game crews, received 15 of a possible 16 votes. Herzog, who led the Kansas City Royals to three straight American League West titles from 1976-78 before leading the St. Louis Cardinals to the 1982 World Series title and the 1985 and 1987 NL pennants, received 14 of 16 votes. Eight managers and two umpires were considered by the 16-member Committee during meetings held Sunday at Baseball’s Winter Meetings in Indianapolis. Twelve votes were necessary to gain the 75 percent necessary for election. Story  | Reactions