Former major league manager Johnny Keane dies from a heart attack at the age of 55

Former major league manager Johnny Keane dies from a heart attack at the age of 55

On January 6, 1967, former major league manager Johnny Keane dies from a heart attack at the age of 55. Keane guided the St. Louis Cardinals to the World Championship in 1964, but left to become the manager of the New York Yankees, whom the Cardinals had beaten in the World Series. After an unsuccessful…

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Houston trades outfielder Lee Maye and a minor leaguer to the Cleveland Indians for outfielder Jim Landis, catcher Doc Edwards and a minor leaguer. Landis hits .252 with one homer in part-time duty before being shipped to Detroit in mid-season. 

Houston trades outfielder Lee Maye and a minor leaguer to the Cleveland Indians for outfielder Jim Landis, catcher Doc Edwards and a minor leaguer. Landis hits .252 with one homer in part-time duty before being shipped to Detroit in mid-season.