Clyde King Essentials Positions: Bats: B Throws: R Height: 73 Weight: 175 Born: Friday, May 23, 1924 in Goldsboro, NC USA Died: 11 2 2010 in Goldsboro, NC USA Debut: 6/21/1944 Last Game: 9/27/1953 Full Name: Clyde Edward King Notable Events and Chronology for Clyde King Career  Biography Clyde Edward King spent more thanâŠ
On June 21, 1974, the Atlanta Braves fire Eddie Mathews as manager, replacing him with Clyde King. A legendary player with the Braves from 1952 to 1966, Mathews had managed the Braves since the middle of the 1972 seasonâŠ
On May 23, 1970, the San Francisco Giants fire manager Clyde King after a heartbreaking 17-16 loss in 15 innings to the San Diego Padres. Nate Colbert leads the Padres with five hits and four runs batted in. A 15th-inning home run by Steve Huntzâ one of 9 homers in the gameâ ends the 5:29âŠ
  On March 13, 1969 Willie McCovey ended his holdout Thursday when he signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, believed to call for $85,000 this season. The slugging first baseman indicated that the second year of the pact was flexible and terms could be revised upward if he has another outstandingâŠ
The Giants name Clyde King as the teamâs new manager, replacing Herman Franks. San Francisco fires their new skipper, who will guide the club to 90 victories next season, after the team blows an 8-0 lead in a contest against the Padres in May, 1970.
The Pirates club the Dodgers, 12 â 11, to win the opener of two with the league leaders. Brooklyn chases Howie Pollet and takes a 9 â 2 lead but the Bucs roar back with eight runs in the 7th inning. Clyde King, unscored on in his last eight games, is the loser. The Dodgers load the bases in the 9th, and Murry Dickson walks pinch-hitter Cal Abrams to force in a run and make the score 12 â 11. But Carl Furillo and Pee Wee Reese fail to deliver. Pete Castiglione has two homers for the Pirates. Brooklyn wins the second game, 4 â 3, when Jackie Robinson homers in the 10th, off Ted Wilks. Andy Pafko homers in the 8th, off Bob Friend, and Preacher Roe (17-2) goes all the way.
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