Gene Mauch
Baseball manager with over 1,000 victories
Born
1925
100 years ago
Died
August 8th, 2005
19 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Managed multiple Major League Baseball teams, achieving significant success primarily with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Montreal Expos. Led the Phillies to their first postseason appearance in 1964. Had a managerial record that included over 1,000 wins. Played a pivotal role in developing young players and establishing a winning culture within the teams he managed. Served as manager for numerous teams throughout his career, including the California Angels and the Minnesota Twins.
Managed the Philadelphia Phillies in 1964
Achieved over 1,000 career managerial wins
Managed the Montreal Expos from 1976 to 1981
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