Walt Jocketty, a prominent baseball executive, has died at 74 after battling health issues. Best known as the general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, he led the team through significant successes, including multiple division titles and World Series championships. The Cardinals honored his memory with a moment of silence before a game. Jocketty's career began with the Oakland Athletics, where he won a World Series. His significant moves included hiring manager Tony La Russa, and he was instrumental in building a championship team that ended a 24-year title drought.
"On behalf of the entire St. Louis Cardinals organization, I would like to offer condolences to Walt's family and his many friends. Walt was our first GM when we purchased the ballclub and he helped to lead our baseball operations through some of the franchises most successful and memorable years."
"He will be sorely missed but long remembered for his distinguished career in baseball. Jocketty's substantial impact on the MLB is evident, as he was pivotal in reshaping the Cardinals into a championship-winning team."
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