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Stark: Baseball's 'high-risk' managers and coaches weigh the strange road ahead - The Athletic
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Greatest St. Louis Cardinals No. 36: Willie McGee
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The stolen base should come back, but probably won't
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Cards coach Willie McGee opts out of season; St. Louis gets 6 doubleheaders - ESPN
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St. Louis Cardinals coach Willie McGee opts out; St. Louis gets 6 doubleheaders
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NFL's older coaches not punting on season despite elavated risk of COVID-19
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Column: St. Louis Cardinals are defiant — and optimistic — in return
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Willie McGee - Wikipedia
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Willie mcgee hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Willie McGee's contract expiring; he's 'enjoying' his role on Cards coaching staff