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October 31, 2011: Tony La Russa retires on a winning note
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Tony LaRussa to be VIP Guest at May 5 Chiefs Game
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La Russa gets 2,764th win, passes McGraw for 2nd place Midwest News - Bally Sports
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La Russa to be honored as a Missouri Sports Legend – Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
Players and fans love him or hate him, so it's surprising that people know very little about St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa's life; this
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Tony La Russa: Man on a Mission
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Tony La Russa, 76, Hired As Chicago White Sox Manager
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Tony La Russa named Chicago White Sox manager
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White Sox reunite with La Russa, hire Hall of Fame manager
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La Russa passes McGraw on wins list as White Sox beat Tigers
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La Russa gets 2,764th win, passes McGraw for 2nd place Midwest News - Bally Sports
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La Russa's new job with White Sox will make history
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La Russa passes John McGraw for 2nd-most wins in MLB history
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Legend? Sage? Or out of touch? Tony La Russa putting it all on the line with White Sox - The Athletic