Tony LaRussa

Manager Tony LaRussa of the Chicago White Sox during the American League Championship Series against the Baltimore Orioles on Oct. 5, 1983 in Baltimore, Md.

Tony LaRussa argues with the home plate umpire — Getty Images/Focus on Sport

Manager Tony LaRussa of the Chicago White Sox argues with the home plate umpire during an Major League Baseball game circa 1984. LaRussa managed the White Sox from 1979-86.

Manager Tony LaRussa of the Oakland Athletics looks on during a game in 1986 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, Calif.

Rickey Henderson and manager Tony LaRussa — Getty Images/Otto Greule Jr.

Rickey Henderson (24) and manager Tony LaRussa of the Oakland Athletics meet at the mouth of the dugout during their MLB game circa 1990 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, Calif.

Jim Leyland, Don Zimmer, Tony LaRussa and Roger Craig — Getty Images/Steve Goldstein

Managers Jim Leyland of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Don Zimmer of the Chicago Cubs, Tony LaRussa of the Oakland Athletics and Roger Craig of the San Francisco Giants look on during batting practice prior to the 1990 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill.

Tony La Russa named Cardinals manager — AP Photo/James A. Finley

Tony La Russa makes a statement after being named manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, in St. Louis, Oct. 23, 1995.

St. Louis Cardinal's manager Tony LaRussa speaks with Mark McGwire at batting practice prior to the start of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Aug. 1, 1997 in Philadelphia. McGwire had been acquired in a trade from the Oakland Athletics for three pitchers.

Albert Pujols

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols is calmed down by manager Tony La Russa after striking out against Arizona Diamondbacks starter Randy Johnson in the sixth inning during Game Two of the National League Division Playoffs on Oct. 10, 2001 in Phoenix.

Albert Pujols

Tony La Russa makes a call to his bullpen — Getty Images/Stephen Dunn

Manager Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals makes a call to his bullpen in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Houston Astros during the 2004 Major League Baseball Playoffs on Oct. 17, 2004 at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Cal Eldred is taken out of the game by Tony La Russa — Getty Images/Jed Jacobsohn

Pitcher Cal Eldred (23) of the St. Louis Cardinals is taken out of the game by manager Tony La Russa (10) in the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox during Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 24, 2004 at Fenway Park in Boston.

Manager Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals argues a call during Game 1 of the National League Divisional Playoffs against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Oct.4, 2005. The Cardinals won 8-5.

Manager Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the 2006 World Series on Oct. 27, 2006 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The Cardinals defeated the Tigers 4-2 to win the World Series 4 games to 1.

Chris Carpenter is presented with his World Series ring by Tony La Russa — Getty Images/Dilip Vishwanat

Chris Carpenter (29) of the St. Louis Cardinals is presented with his 2006 World Series Championship ring by manager Tony La Russa (10) as GM Walt Jocketty looks on before playing the New York Mets at Busch Stadium, April 3, 2007 in St. Louis.

Tony LaRussa throws a ball to a fan — Getty Images/Ed Szczepanski

Manager Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a ball to a fan after defeating the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 25, 2011 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

Tony La Russa sits in the dugout — Getty Images/Christian Petersen

Manager Tony La Russa (10) of the St. Louis Cardinals sits in the dugout before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on June 11, 2010 in Phoenix, Ariz.

Tony La Russa and Ron Washington — Getty Images/Doug Pensinger

Managers Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals and Ron Washington of the Texas Rangers shake hands prior to the start of Game 1 of the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium on Oct. 19, 2011 in St Louis.

2011 World Series

Manager Tony La Russa celebrates with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7 of the 2011 World Series at Busch Stadium on Oct. 28, 2011 in St Louis.

2011 World Series

Manager Tony La Russa celebrates with the World Series trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game Seven of the MLB World Series at Busch Stadium on Oct. 28, 2011 in St Louis.

2011 World Series