The Cardinals retired former manager Whitey Herzog's No. 24 in a ceremony Saturday before St. Louis played the Pittsburgh Pirates. The sold-out crowd at Busch Stadium gave the newly inducted Hall of Famer a prolonged standing ovation after team owner Bill DeWitt made the announcement. "You built a platform that we are happy to still have going today," said DeWitt. "We will permanently retire No. 24 in your honour today." The 78-year-old Herzog was brought onto the field in a carriage pulled by two Clydesdales. Also in attendance were members of the 1985 National League championship team led by Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith. http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hXq6P2hMBTKUcLda2SQaH588WEqw
