On July 23, 1978 Reggie Jackson returns to the team and the Yankees win their 5th straight, 3 – 1, over the White Sox. At the Chicago airport, Billy Martin, reacting to reporters’ questions about Jackson and George Steinbrenner, replies: “The two deserve each other. One’s a born liar; the other’s convicted.” The remarks will…
On May 23, 1978, Oakland A’s manager Bobby Winkles quits his position, despite the team’s first-place standing in the American League West. Former Kansas City Royals manager Jack McKeon will take over the reigns. The A’s will end up last in the division.
Ken Boyer replaces Vern Rapp at Cardinal Manager
1978 – The San Diego Padres fire manager Alvin Dark, replacing him with pitching coach Roger Craig. Dark becomes the second manager ever fired during spring training. Phil Cavarretta, fired by the Chicago Cubs in 1954, was the other.
1978 – Hall of Fame manager Joe McCarthy dies in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 90. McCarthy was the first manager to win pennants with both National and American League teams, won nine league titles overall and seven World Series championships.
Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 19, 1977, the Cleveland Indians fire Frank Robinson, major league baseball’s first black manager. The Indians, in fourth place with a record of 26-31, hire coach Jeff Torborg as Robinson’s replacement. Robinson will receive his next managing job…
On April 7, 1977, Tommy Lasorda makes his managerial debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lasorda guides the team to a 5-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The colorful Lasorda will gain election to the Hall of Fame in 1997…
On October 3, 1976.00 After being at the Dodger’s helm for 23 years, Walter Alston’s managerial career comes to an end when the team drops a 3-2 decision to the Padres, finishing the campaign ten games behind the Reds. During his tenure, which began in Brooklyn in 1954, the skipper known as Smokey to his…
test On September 29, 1976, the Los Angeles Dodgers name Tommy Lasorda as manager, replacing the retired Walter Alston. Lasorda will lead the Dodgers to two World Championships during his tenure… He compiled a 1,599–1,439 record as Dodgers manager, won two World Series championships in (1981 and 1988), four National League pennants, and eight division…
On July 19th in 1976 The Boston Red Sox fire manager Darrell Johnson and replace him with Coach Don Zimmer. With Tom Yawkey recently deceased Jean Yawkey wanted him fired for not putting Rudi and Fingers in the game the day they were traded for, besides the other struggles he was having.
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