Walt Jocketty, a decorated general manager with the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds, has died at age 74, both teams confirmed Saturday. In a multi-decade career as an MLB executive, Jocketty lead both teams to postseason runs, including a World Series win with the Cardinals in 2006.
Jocketty found his greatest success in St. Louis, leading the Cardinals from 1994-2007 as general manager. The GM helped the Cardinals to seven playoff appearances and two National League pennants in addition to the World Series victory.
The Cardinals took the time to pay tribute to Jocketty after his death.