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INDIANAPOLIS -- Umpire Doug Harvey and former manager Whitey Herzog were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee, it was announced Monday morning at the Winter Meetings.Herzog won six division titles with the Royals and Cardinals, going to the 1982, '85 and '87 World Series with St. Louis, winning in 1982. In 18 total seasons as a manager (including a one-season stint with the Texas Rangers and four games with the California Angels), Herzog went 1,281-1,125. When at the helm for the entire season, Herzog only endured three losing records.
"I really never, ever as a player, manager or executive gave any thought to the Hall of Fame," he said Monday.
"It was just in the last few years when I was only missing by a few votes that I thought, maybe I do deserve it."
Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman called Herzog "the best baseball person I've ever been associated with," at the Winter Meetings Monday.
Harvey umpired for 31 seasons. He worked in five World Series, nine LCS and six All-Star Games. "I am very touched by this honor. I accept this election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on behalf of all umpires -- from the minor leagues to the major leagues -- and for those who umpire at every level," Harvey said. "Ten years into my career, my late father said to me that one day, I would realize what I have achieved. When I woke up this morning, and I received the call from Cooperstown, I realized for the first time exactly what that means. My mother tried to stay alive for this day. Unfortunately, she was unable to share in this great honor with my wife, Joy, and me."
Of the 16 members of the Veterans Committee for managers and umpires, 15 voted for Harvey and 14 for Herzog. Twelve votes were needed for induction.
The committee for executives and pioneers did not elect anyone. Players union founder Marvin Miller got seven of 12 votes, with nine needed for election.
Herzog and Harvey will be inducted in Cooperstown, N.Y., July 25, 2010.
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