Tom Ackerman welcomes former KMOX sports host Ron Jacober to discuss the enduring legacy of Walt Jocketty, the successful Cardinals General Manager known for his game-changing player acquisitions. They explore Jocketty’s impact on the Cardinals, including his resistance to the growing influence of analytics, his role in bringing in stars like Mark McGwire and Jim Edmonds, and his leadership in hiring Tony La Russa. Plus, Ron shares personal insights from his decades-long career as a sports broadcaster and his perspective on Jocketty’s place in Cardinals history, including his posthumous induction into the Cardinals Hall of Fame.
