Billy Martin Stats & Facts
Billy Martin Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R 68 Weight: 170 Born: 2 13, 1894 in Washington, DC USA Died: 9 14 1949 in Arlington, VA USA Debut: 10/6/1914 Last Game: 10/6/1914 Full Name: William Gloyd...
Read MoreBilly Martin Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R 68 Weight: 170 Born: 2 13, 1894 in Washington, DC USA Died: 9 14 1949 in Arlington, VA USA Debut: 10/6/1914 Last Game: 10/6/1914 Full Name: William Gloyd...
Read MoreBilly Martin Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 71 Weight: 165 Born: Wednesday, May 16, 1928 in Berkeley, CA USA Died: 12 25 1989 in Johnson City, NY USA Debut: 4/18/1950 Last Game: 10/1/1961 Full Name: Alfred Manuel...
Read MoreMajor League Baseball Season Recap 1953 World Series – New York Yankees AL over Brooklyn Dodgers NL 4 games to 2 World Series MVP – Babe Ruth Award – Billy Martin Awards – </strong? Major League Cy...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Dec 25, 1989 | Death, This Day In Baseball | 0 |
Billy Martin, an All-Star infielder and former manager of the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics, dies in a car accident in Johnson City, NY, at the age of 61. Martin, a five-time Yankees manager under owner George Steinbrenner, was rumored to be a candidate to replace current Yankees skipper Lou Piniella. During an 18-year managerial career, Martin posted a record of 1253-1013, led his teams to five American League pennants and guided the Yankees to the 1977 World Championship. He will be buried in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Westchester, NY, in a plot near Babe Ruth. Steinbrenner, who fired Martin four times (he resigned the fifth time) purchases the plot.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 23, 1988 | Manager | 0 |
On June 23, 1988, Billy Martin is fired for the fifth time as manager of the New York Yankees....
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 19, 1987 | Manager | 0 |
On October 19, 1987, the New York Yankees hire controversial manager Billy Martin for a fifth...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 28, 1985 | Manager | 0 |
On April 28, 1985, the New York Yankees hire Billy Martin as their manager for a fourth time. The fiery Martin, one of George Steinbrenner’s favorite managers, replaces Hall of Famer Yogi Berra, who is fired just 16 games into the season.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 28, 1985 | Manager | 0 |
On April 28, 1985, the New York Yankees hire Billy Martin as their manager for a fourth time. The fiery Martin, one of George Steinbrenner’s favorite managers, replaces Hall of Famer Yogi Berra, who is fired just 16 games into the season.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Dec 16, 1983 | Manager | 0 |
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner fires manager Billy Martin for the third time
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jan 11, 1983 | Manager | 0 |
The New York Yankees name Billy Martin their manager for the third time in eight years. Martin takes over for Clyde King, who is bumped up to the Yankees’ front office. Martin will lead the team to a record of 91-71 this season.
Read MorePosted by Tom | Aug 24, 1982 | Famous Thefts | 0 |
On August 24, 1982, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Rickey Henderson steals 2nd and 3rd base...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jul 8, 1982 | Manager, Milestones | 0 |
On July 8, 1982, Oakland A’s manager Billy Martin notches his 1,000th career win, ironically...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 2, 1982 | Manager | 0 |
On April 2, 1982, Oakland A’s pitcher Steve McCatty walks to the plate during a spring training game carrying a 15-inch toy bat. A’s manager Billy Martin had ordered McCatty to use the toy bat as a protest of the rule preventing the use of the DH in National League ballparks. Umpire Jim Quick refuses to let McCatty use the bat.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 25, 1981 | suspension | 0 |
On April 25, 1981, Seattle Mariners manager Maury Wills is suspended for two games as punishment for ordering the grounds crew to enlarge the batter’s boxes at the Kingdome. Wills had decided to tamper with the chalk lines after the Oakland A’s complained that Seattle’s Tom Paciorek repeatedly stepped out of the batter’s box while hitting.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 19, 1981 | Team Streaks | 0 |
On April 19, 1981, the Oakland Athletics set a modern day record for the most consecutive wins to start a season. Billy Martin’s A’s defeat the Seattle Mariners, 6-1, giving them their 11th straight victory. The Atlanta Braves will surpass the mark a year later by opening the season with 13 consecutive wins.
Read More1980 – The Oakland Athletics sign Billy Martin to a two-year contract as manager. Martin, who was fired by the Yankees only four months earlier, will popularize the notion of “Billy Ball” with the A’s and lead the team to a split-season crown in 1981.
Read More1979 – Commissioner Bowie Kuhn lets Billy Martin off with a warning, following the October 23rd barroom altercation with a marshmallow salesman.
Read MorePosted by Baseball | Oct 28, 1979 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
1979 – The New York Yankees replace fired manager Billy Martin with Dick Howser, the head coach of the Florida State Seminoles and a former coach with the Bronx Bombers. In 1980, Howser will lead the Yankees to 103 victories but will be fired in turn after failing to advance in the ALCS.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jul 25, 1978 | Manager | 0 |
On July 25, 1978, the New York Yankees name Bob Lemon as manager, jettisoning Billy Martin. Under...
Read MoreReggie Jackson returns to the team and the Yankees win their 5th straight, 3 – 1, over the...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 10, 1977 | Batting Feat | 0 |
Billy Martin installs Reggie Jackson as the Yankees’ regular clean-up hitter. The Yanks beat the A’s, 6 – 3, as Ron Guidry outpitches Vida Blue. Graig Nettles belts his 26th homer of the season. New York will win 40 of its final 53 games on the way to a World Series title, with Jackson contributing 13 home runs and 49 RBIs.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 18, 1977 | fights | 0 |
On June 18, 1977, At Fenway Park in the bottom of the sixth inning, New York Yankees star Reggie...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Nov 29, 1976 | Free Agency, Transactions | 0 |
On November 29, 1976, in perhaps the most celebrated free agent signing ever, the New York Yankees...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 2, 1975 | Manager | 0 |
New York Yankees name Billy Martin as manager
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 1, 1974 | Debut | 0 |
On August 1, 1974 Ron Leflore debut for the Detroit Tigers going 0-4 vs the Milwaukee Brewers....
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 3, 1972 | Division Clinchers | 0 |
On October 3, 1972 the Detroit Tigers clinch the division in a strike-shortened season. Billy...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 13, 1972 | Manager | 0 |
On August 13, 1972, Detroit Tigers manager Billy Martin picks his team’s lineup out of a hat. The...
Read MorePosted by Tom | Nov 29, 1966 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
A circuit court jury in Chicago, IL awards Jim Brewer $100,000 in damages stemming from his 1960 on-field fight with Billy Martin.
Read MoreDec. 18, 1959 Gabe Paul smiles as well traveled ballplayer Billy Martin signs his 1960 contract to...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 22, 1960 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
1960 – For Billy Martin’s fight on August 5, Jim Brewer and the Cubs hit back with a $1,040,000 law suit. The claim will be settled in court and Martin will be liable for $25,000 in damages.
Read MoreBelieving that Chicago’s Jim Brewer is throwing at him, Reds 2B Billy Martin throws his bat toward the mound. Then, he advances to retrieve it from Brewer, who has picked it up. The two exchange words and Martin launches a hard overhand right that fractures the orbital bone of Brewer’s right eye. Both benches empty and Martin continues swinging, decking Frank Thomas. Brewer requires surgery and will be out of action for a month. The Cubs win, 5 – 3, on Ernie Banks’ homer. Martin will be fined $500 for the punch and Brewer and the Cubs will sue the combative infielder on August 22 for $1,000,000. Years later, when the courts award Brewer $100,000, Martin’s comment will be, “How can they ever collect it? I haven’t got that kind of money,”
Read MorePosted by Baseball | Nov 20, 1958 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
1958 – The Detroit Tigers trade infielder Billy Martin and starter Al Cicotte to the Cleveland Indians for relievers Ray Narleski and Don Mossi and shortstop Ossie Alvarez.
Read MorePosted by Baseball | Nov 20, 1957 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Athletics execute a 13-player trade. Among the players involved are second baseman Billy Martin, outfielder Gus Zernial and pitcher Mickey McDermott, who are headed to Detroit. The Athletics acquire pitcher Duke Maas, catcher Frank House, and outfielders Bill Tuttle and Jim Small
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 13, 1957 | Classic Broadcast, fights | 0 |
On June 13, 1957 At Comiskey Park the New York Yankees defeated Billy Pierce, 10-3 and the White...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 8, 1956 | 100 Game Series, Perfect Games, World Series | 0 |
On October 8, 1956, at Yankee Stadium With the world series tied at two games apiece, between the...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 5, 1956 | Images, World Series | 0 |
Friday, October 5, 1956, Duke Snider barrels into Billy Martin during the first inning of game 2...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 5, 1953 | World Series | 0 |
On October 5, 1953, the New York Yankees win a record fifth consecutive World Championship. With a...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 7, 1952 | World Series, World Series Clinchers | 0 |
On October 7, 1952, In the decisive Game 7, the Yankees beat the Dodgers at Ebbets Field, 4-2, to...
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