WHITEY HERZOG, BASEBALL GREAT, WILL BE MISSED
Launch the media gallery 1 playerWhitey passed away on Tuesday, April 16th and was one of New Athens's Finest and will be sadly missed. Whitey was proud of his home town and always spoke fondly of it. He loved to tell stories about experiences growing up and living in New Athens. He was not only known as a baseball great, he was known as a kind, caring person. Our condolences to his wife Mary Lou and family.
Mayor Joe
