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Steal of a deal: How Cardinals got Willie McGee
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Cardinals coach McGee opts out; St. Louis gets 6 doubleheaders - NBC Sports
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Happy Birthday Willie McGee! – CARDINAL RED BASEBALL
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Willie McGee's contract expiring; says he's 'enjoying' his role on Cards coaching staff
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Nashville Then: 40 years ago in April 1983
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Willie McGee wins the National League Most Valuable Player Award - This Day In Baseball
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Cardinals name Mike Shildt bench coach, Jose Oquendo third base coach - NBC Sports
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Cardinals coach Willie McGee returns home
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On the road toward baseball, Cardinals manager Mike Shildt accepts the challenge ahead
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422 Willie D Mcgee Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Cards coach Willie McGee opts out of season; St. Louis gets 6 doubleheaders - ESPN
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Willie McGee hired by St. Louis Cardinals
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Willie McGee says time is right for return to Cardinals