National League MVPĀ Bob O’FarrellĀ is named to replaceĀ Rogers HornsbyĀ as theĀ St. Louis CardinalsĀ manager
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 toĀ Bill KilleferĀ who, out of loyalty to Hornsby turned it down, and quit. Killefer will sign on as a coach of theĀ St. Louis Browns.
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