Miller Huggins
Baseball manager and player
Born
March 27th, 1879
146 years ago
Died
September 25th, 1929
95 years ago — 50 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to Major League Baseball both as a player and manager. Played as a second baseman for the American League teams St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees. Managed the New York Yankees from 1918 until 1929, leading the team to three American League championships. His managerial career was marked by a strong emphasis on discipline and strategy, garnering respect within the sport.
Managed the New York Yankees to three AL championships
Played for the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees
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