Johnny Keane

Johnny Keane, three days after resigning as manager of the World Champion Cardinals, replaces Yogi Berra as the Yankees’ field boss. The new skipper of the Bronx Bombers will not fare well next year, leading the aging team to their first losing season since 1925.

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Johnny Keane, three days after resigning as manager of the World Champion Cardinals, replaces Yogi Berra as the Yankees’ field boss. The new skipper of the Bronx Bombers will not fare well next year, leading the aging team to their first losing season since 1925.

Red Schoendienst, a favorite former player, is named as the Cardinals new manager, replacing Johnny Keane, who resigned the day following the team’s Game 7 Fall Classic victory over New York

Red Schoendienst, a favorite former player, is named as the Cardinals new manager, replacing Johnny Keane, who resigned the day following the team’s Game 7 Fall Classic victory over New York

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Red Schoendienst, a favorite former player, is named as the Cardinals new manager, replacing Johnny Keane, who resigned the day following the team’s Game 7 Fall Classic victory over New York. Albert will compile a 1,041-955 record for the Redbirds during 12 full seasons and two stints in 1980 and 1990 as interim skipper, capturing a World Championship in 1967 and an NL pennant in 1968.

The Braves hold a retirement banquet for spahn

The Braves hold a retirement banquet for spahn

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October 20, 1963 – Warren Spahn, in St. Louis for a banquet honoring Stan Musial’s retirement, attended the football game between the Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers. Bart Starr got injured, but the Packers won easily, 30-7. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people…

Hall of Famer Juan Marichal is born in Laguna Verde of the Dominican Republic

Hall of Famer Juan Marichal is born in Laguna Verde of the Dominican Republic

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On October 20, 1937, future Hall of Famer Juan Marichal is born in Laguna Verde of the Dominican Republic. Marichal will make his debut with the San Francisco Giants on July 19, 1960 and will become one of the winningest Latin American pitchers in major league history. Read more about Juan Marichal [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the…