Dave Bristol Stats & Facts

Dave Bristol Stats & Facts

Dave Bristol Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 71 Weight: 175 Born: Friday, June 23, 1933 in Bristol, GA USA Died: in , Debut: Last Game: Full Name: James David Bristol Dave Bristol was a successful minor league manager leading multiple clubs to league titles at a young age. In 1966 he was named to…

Frank Robinson is named manager of the San Francisco Giants

Frank Robinson is named manager of the San Francisco Giants

On January 14, 1981, Frank Robinson is named manager of the San Francisco Giants, replacing the fired Dave Bristol. In 1975, Robinson became the first black manager in major league history when he was hired by the Cleveland Indians. Robinson will manage 541 games into the 1984 season going 264 – 277, he will be…

Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner decides to take the managerial reigns of his team
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Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner decides to take the managerial reigns of his team

    On May 11, 1977, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner decides to take the managerial reigns of his team, which has lost 16 straight games. The Braves lose their 17th in a row in Turner’s debut, as coach Vern Benson makes most of the strategic decisions. The Pittsburgh Pirates Won 2-1 at Three Rivers…

Cincinnati manager Dave Bristol launches a tirade for the ages during a 13-2 massacre by Don Wilson and the Astros
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Cincinnati manager Dave Bristol launches a tirade for the ages during a 13-2 massacre by Don Wilson and the Astros

1969 – Cincinnati manager Dave Bristol launches a tirade for the ages during a 13-2 massacre by Don Wilson and the Astros. Bristol bumps umpire Augie Donatelli, steps on his shoes, berates the ump for several minutes then flings chairs and equipment upon returning to the dugout. And he was only behind 2-1 at the time! Good thing he didn’t see the nine-run Houston sixth, highlighted by a bases-loaded triple from Denis Menke and two hits by Sandy Valdespino. Wilson fans ten and posts a six-hitter. He’s also plunked twice at the plate.