Burleigh Grimes, Babe Ruth, and Leo Durocher. 1938 Brooklyn Bench

The Dodgers name Burleigh Grimes as their new manager replacing Casey Stengel

 

 

On November 5, 1936 — The Dodgers name Burleigh Grimes as their new manager. The former Brooklyn spitballer will be replacing Casey Stengel, who was fired last month during the World Series after compiling a 208-251 (.453) record during his four-year tenure. The Dodgers for a short period will be paying 3 managers, Max Carey, Grimes and Stengel.

Grimes will last two seasons and win only 131 games and lose 171.

 


 

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