Jocketty broke into baseball with the Oakland Athletics in 1980, winning a World Series ring in 1989. Jocketty became the general manager in St. Louis on Oct. 14, 1994.

Walt Jocketty, a three-time baseball executive of the year and former general manager for both the Cardinals and the Reds, has died. He was 74.

Walt Jocketty held various front office positions with the Oakland Athletics, Colorado Rockies, St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds over his five decades in MLB.

Awful news: Walt Jocketty, the fabulous GM of the Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds, has died at the age of 74. Jocketty, one of the finest, nicest and genuine executives ...

Jocketty broke into baseball with the Oakland Athletics in 1980, winning a World Series ring in 1989. Jocketty became the general manager in St. Louis on Oct. 14, 1994.

Jocketty broke into baseball with the Oakland Athletics in 1980, winning a World Series ring in 1989. Jocketty became the general manager in St. Louis on Oct. 14, 1994.