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St. Louis Cardinals name team president Branch Rickey as manager

ByThis Day in Baseball January 26, 1919August 26, 2024

On January 26, 1919, the St. Louis Cardinals name team president Branch Rickey as manager, replacing Jack Hendricks. Under Rickey’s leadership, the last-place Cardinals will improve only slightly in the standings, finishing seventh in 1919.

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Day: January 26, 1919

St. Louis Cardinals name team president Branch Rickey as manager

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