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Go To Page: 1 . . . . 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 . . . . 95Baseball's Grand Old Man
Cornelius McGillicuddy, better known as Connie Mack, wasn't just a manager; he was an institution. His 65-year baseball career spanned generations, witnessing the transformation of the game from its infancy to its modern iteration. Here's a glimpse into the story of the man who holds the record for most wins as a manager:
Playing Days (1886-1896):
-A journeyman catcher known for his intelligence and leadership, not raw power.
-Briefly managed Pittsburgh before establishing the Philadelphia Athletics in 1901.
Early A's Dynasty (1901-1914):
-Built a powerhouse team based on pitching, defense, and smart baserunning.
-Won six of the first 14 American League pennants, establishing the A's as a dominant force.
-Developed stars like Eddie Plank and Nap Lajoie, ushering in a new era of strategic baseball.
Post-Dynasty Struggles (1915-1928):
-Failed to replicate early success, often trading away star players due to financial constraints.
-Faced criticism for his stubborn adherence to old-school tactics amidst the rise of the "live-ball" era.
Second A's Dynasty (1929-1931):
-Unearthed another generation of superstars like Al Simmons and Mickey Cochrane.
-Won two consecutive World Series, silencing his critics and proving his adaptability.
Later Years and Legacy (1932-1956):
-He continued managing into his 80s, winning over 3,700 games, a record that still stands.
-He Was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937, a testament to his unparalleled longevity and impact.
Playing Days (1886-1896):
-A journeyman catcher known for his intelligence and leadership, not raw power.
-Briefly managed Pittsburgh before establishing the Philadelphia Athletics in 1901.
Early A's Dynasty (1901-1914):
-Built a powerhouse team based on pitching, defense, and smart baserunning.
-Won six of the first 14 American League pennants, establishing the A's as a dominant force.
-Developed stars like Eddie Plank and Nap Lajoie, ushering in a new era of strategic baseball.
Post-Dynasty Struggles (1915-1928):
-Failed to replicate early success, often trading away star players due to financial constraints.
-Faced criticism for his stubborn adherence to old-school tactics amidst the rise of the "live-ball" era.
Second A's Dynasty (1929-1931):
-Unearthed another generation of superstars like Al Simmons and Mickey Cochrane.
-Won two consecutive World Series, silencing his critics and proving his adaptability.
Later Years and Legacy (1932-1956):
-He continued managing into his 80s, winning over 3,700 games, a record that still stands.
-He Was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937, a testament to his unparalleled longevity and impact.
Bobby Cox
Born May 21, 1941, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was Baseball Hall of Fame Manager Bobby Cox. Cox is best known for heading the Atlanta Braves on the field and their dominance during the 1980s and 1990s. Bobby started out as a fine MLB player though years earlier in the New York Yankees organization. He also had a brief stint as a Manager with the Toronto Blue Jays. To his credit Cox had been named Manager of the Year four times (1985, 1991, 2004, 2005) and is one of only four managers to have won the award in both the American and National League. Bobby led the Braves to a World Series Championship in 1995, and came close in other years as well. June 8, 2009, Cox won his 2,000th game with the Atlanta Braves, becoming only the fourth manager in Major League history to accomplish that feat with one team.
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Turk Broda - 100 Greatest NHL Players
The latest news, analysis and stories from NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League — www.nhl.com
The NHL has chosen Turk Broda as one of the top 100 hockey players of all time.
This Day in Hockey History – June 3
Today in hockey history, a massive trade sends a Hall-of-Famer and interesting character to a new team, a defenseman outscores everyone else on the ice combined, and a very embarrassing goal in a most inopportune time. — www.hookedonhockeymagazine.com
The HookedonHockey.com site shares some great NHL historic events from June 3:
1955 – The Red Wings and Bruins made a monster nine-player trade, and most notably, the legendary Terry Sawchuck.
1998 – Dallas Stars, Jamie Langenbrunner scored the overtime winner just 46 seconds into the period…from center ice!
This Day In Baseball June 18 - Hidden Ball Trick
On June 18, 1919 At Fenway Park with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Red Sox catcher Wally Schang is the victim of third baseman Jimmy Austin’s hidden ball trick. The play ends the game with the Browns beating Boston, 3-2. — thisdayinbaseball.com
This Day in Baseball the website brings some great items each day. For June 18 here is a fascinating one:
1919 - St. Louis Browns third baseman, Jimmy Austin used the old hidden ball trick with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, on Red Sox catcher Wally Schang to end the game.
New York Rangers
This Complete History Of The New York Rangers looks back at the history of New York’s most loved National Hockey Team. — classicnewyorkhistory.com
The origin story of the New York Rangers NHL Hockey club.
Baseball History Unpacked for May 22
BleedCubbieBlue.com unpacks some May 22 MLB events like: 1946 - Cubs SS Lennie Merullo and Dodgers 2B Eddie Stanky.;1962 - Roger Maris gets his 1st intentional Walk in over a year, and many more items.
Do You Believe in Magic? - David Krell
The year 1966 though not remembered by many was pivotal in baseball, entertainment, politics, and more; Author David Krell has it all in writing for us to celebrate this fascinating year and the changes it brought through space, pop culture, and baseball.
June 9th in 1980s Baseball
Happy Birthday to The Cobra, an epic pitching matchup, and the loss of a former Cy Young winner highlight June 9th in 1980s Baseball. — 80sbaseball.com
J. Daniel bring us more 80sBaseball.com events for June 9 and among the many are:
1981 - Tony Gwynn is drafted by both the Padres and the San Diego Clippers.
1982 - Biff Pocoroba goes 5 for 5 and drives in 5 RBIs.
1984 - Greg Luzinski becomes just the 10th player in history to hit grand slams in back-to-back games.
May 29th - 1980s Baseball
Happy Birthday to a former Commissioner, a big day for Johnny Bench, and a sad day in Phillies history highlight May 29th in 1980s Baseball. — 80sbaseball.com
J. Daniel on his 80sBaseball.com web pages carries some great moments from May 29 including:
1986 - Debut of Chuck Finley.
1980 - A Complete game by Bob Welch.
1980 - 3 HRs by Johnny Bench
and so much more.
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