1964 – General manager Bing Devine and business manager Art Routzong of the Cardinals are fired by owner August Busch. The popular Devine, who engineered the Lou Brock trade, leaves with the Cardinals in 5th place.

On August 17, 1964 — 1964 – General manager Bing Devine and business manager Art Routzong of the Cardinals are fired by owner August Busch. The popular Devine, who engineered the Lou Brock trade, leaves with the Cardinals in 5th place.

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