The New York Yankees replace fired manager Billy Martin with Dick Howser

On October 28, 1979 — The New York Yankees replace fired manager Billy Martin with Dick Howser, the head coach of the Florida State Seminoles and a former coach with the Bronx Bombers. In 1980, Howser will lead the Yankees to 103 victories but hands-on owner George Steinbrenner fires the independent-minded skipper after being swept by Kansas City in the playoffs.

Although in the split season the Yankees will make the World Series in 1981, they will then become absent from the postseason until 1995, and will then make the postseason 17 of the next 18 seasons.

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