Gene Michael Stats & Facts
Gene Michael Positions: Bats: B Throws: R Height: 74 Weight: 183 Born: Thursday, June 02, 1938 in Kent, OH USA Died: 9 7 2017 in Oldsmar, FL USA Debut: 7/15/1966 Last Game: 9/9/1975 Full Name: Eugene Richard Michael
Bob Lemon fired by Yankees after 14 Games
On April 25, 1982, the New York Yankees fire manager Bob Lemon after only 14 games and replace him with Gene Michael. The Yankees had lost eight of their first 14 under Lemon, a member of the Hall of Fame.
New York Yankees fire manager Dick Howser, who led the club to a regular season record of 103 wins and 59 losses
On November 21, 1980, the New York Yankees fire manager Dick Howser, and is replaced by Gene Michael. Howser led the club to a regular season record of 103 wins and 59 losses. Howser takes the fall for the Yankees’ disappointing performance in the playoffs-a three-game sweep at the hands of the Kansas City Royals….
Thurman Munson and Carlton Fisk brawl at Fenway Park
Thurman Munson and Carlton Fisk brawl at Fenway Park. With a 2 – 2 score in the top of the 9th, Munson, attempting to score from third on a missed bunt by Gene Michael, crashes into Fisk and they both come up swinging. Boston wins, 3 – 2, in the bottom of the inning.
Maury Wills to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Maury Wills to the Pittsburgh Pirates
Maury Wills leaves the Los Angeles Dodgers club touring in Japan, complaining that his injured right knee needs immediate treatment
1966 – Maury Wills leaves the Los Angeles Dodgers club touring in Japan, complaining that his injured right knee needs immediate treatment in the U.S. On December 1st, the Dodgers will send Wills to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
