National League MVP Bob O’Farrell is named to replace Rogers Hornsby as the St. Louis Cardinals manager

Rogers Hornsby ties the National League single-season home run record with his 27th

On December 28, 1926 — National League MVP Bob O’Farrell is named to replace Rogers Hornsby as the St. Louis Cardinals manager. The ‘Rajah’, who guided the Redbirds to a World Championship as the team’s player-manager last season, was traded to the Giants eight days ago for Frankie Frisch and Jimmy Ring.

The job was reportedly first offered to Bill Killefer who, out of loyalty to Hornsby turned it down, and quit. Killefer will sign on as a coach of the St. Louis Browns.

 

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