Billy Martin

Baseball player and manager with Yankees

Billy Martin - Baseball player and manager with Yankees
Born

May 16th, 1928
96 years ago

Died

December 25th, 1989
35 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a second baseman in Major League Baseball, primarily with the New York Yankees, and later served as a manager for several teams, including multiple stints with the Yankees. Contributed to five World Series championships as a player with the Yankees from 1949 to 1953. After retiring as a player, shifted to coaching and managerial roles, gaining a reputation for his fiery demeanor and leadership style in the dugout. Also managed the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, and Oakland Athletics during career in baseball management.

Played for New York Yankees, winning five World Series titles

Managed New York Yankees in multiple periods

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