births
October 4, 1944
Tony La Russa, American baseball player and manager
Tony La Russa
Anthony La Russa Jr. is an American former professional baseball player, coach, and manager. His Major League Baseball (MLB) career has spanned from 1963 to 2022, in several roles. He is the former manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago White Sox. In 33 years as a manager, La Russa guided his teams to three World Series titles, six league championships, and 13 division titles. His managerial total of 2,884 MLB wins is second only to Connie Mack's.
October 4
October 4 is the 277th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 88 days remain until the end of the year.