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New York Yankees No. 1 retired. Monument Park honoree. Alfred Manuel Martin Jr. (May 16, 1928 – December 25, 1989), commonly called " Billy ", was an American Major League Baseball second baseman and manager who, in addition to leading other teams, was five times the manager of the New York Yankees.
Mar 5, 2020 · Billy Martin was a legendary player and manager for the New York Yankees, winning four World Series titles and making a famous catch in 1952. He died in a car crash on Christmas Day in 1989, after being fired by George Steinbrenner for the fifth time.
Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Billy Martin. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
- Berkeley, CA, United States
- May 16, 1928
May 12, 2024 · Billy Martin (born May 16, 1928, Berkeley, Calif., U.S.—died Dec. 25, 1989, near Fenton, N.Y.) was an American professional baseball player and manager whose leadership transformed teams on the field, but whose outspokenness and pugnacity made him the centre of controversy.
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Goodbye, No. 1: The death and funeral of Billy Martin | Eyewitness News Vault. Eyewitness News anchor Greg Hurst began Eyewitness News at 5 with the news that shocked so many on Christmas Day...
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Dec 19, 2022 · It's been 32 years since Billy Martin's death in a car accident on Dec. 25, 1989. This is how Eyewitness News covered his death and funeral. What are your memories of Billy Martin?
Dec 26, 1989 · Billy Martin, the combative baseball manager who was celebrated for his ability to motivate players but was notorious for fighting with them and others, was killed yesterday in a traffic...
