Red Schoendienst, a favorite former player, is named as the Cardinals new manager, replacing Johnny Keane, who resigned the day following the team’s Game 7 Fall Classic victory over New York

Red Schoendienst, a favorite former player, is named as the Cardinals new manager, replacing Johnny Keane, who resigned the day following the team’s Game 7 Fall Classic victory over New York

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Red Schoendienst, a favorite former player, is named as the Cardinals new manager, replacing Johnny Keane, who resigned the day following the team’s Game 7 Fall Classic victory over New York. Albert will compile a 1,041-955 record for the Redbirds during 12 full seasons and two stints in 1980 and 1990 as interim skipper, capturing a World Championship in 1967 and an NL pennant in 1968.

Despite a 99-63 record, the Yankees fire manager Yogi Berra after losing the World Series to the Cardinals in seven games

Despite a 99-63 record, the Yankees fire manager Yogi Berra after losing the World Series to the Cardinals in seven games

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1964 – Despite a 99-63 record, the Yankees fire manager Yogi Berra after losing the World Series to the Cardinals in seven games. Manager Johnny Keane of the World Champs Cardinals resigns unexpectedly. He will take the Yankee job which opens as the result of the firing of Berra.

New York Yankees announce the firing of Yogi Berra as manager

New York Yankees announce the firing of Yogi Berra as manager

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On October 16, 1964, the New York Yankees announce the firing of Yogi Berra as manager. The move sets the stage for the Yankees’ hiring of former St. Louis Cardinals manager Johnny Keane, who announces his resignation the same day. Keane and the Cardinals had defeated the Yankees in the World Series.

New York Yankees name former star catcher Yogi Berra their new manager

New York Yankees name former star catcher Yogi Berra their new manager

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  Baseball is the only game you can watch on the radio. Join the community today and listen to hundreds of broadcasts from baseball’s golden age! Sign Up or learn more On October 24, 1963, the New York Yankees name former star catcher Yogi Berra their new manager. Berra replaces Ralph Houk, another former catcher,…

Leo Durocher & son stare intently at the action during 1955 spring training

Dodger coach Leo Durocher suffers a near-fatal allergic reaction to a penicillin injection while in the clubhouse at the Polo Grounds before a game. An emergency intravenous injection of adrenaline saves his life.

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Dodger coach Leo Durocher suffers a near-fatal allergic reaction to a penicillin injection while in the clubhouse at the Polo Grounds before a game. An emergency intravenous injection of adrenaline saves his life.

Charlie Grimm and Rube Walker are named to the Chicago Cubs College of Coaches

Charlie Grimm and Rube Walker are named to the Chicago Cubs College of Coaches

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1961 – Charlie Grimm and Verlon Walker are named to the Chicago Cubs College of Coaches. Using this system, a different coach will manage the team each month during the season, and members of the group will move between the major league team and its minor league affilitaes.

Washington Senators name Mickey Vernon the first manager in franchise history

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On November 19, 1960, the expansion Washington Senators name Mickey Vernon the first manager in franchise history. An exceptional hitter during his playing career, Vernon played for the original Washington Senators’ franchise from 1939 to 1948. During his three-year tenure with the new club, ‘Mickey’ will compile a dismal 135-227 record, finishing no higher than…