Why was Billy Martin fired after one season as Twins manager?
C)Billy Martin, despite taking the Twins to the playoffs with a 97-65 record, was fired after the season following an August 1969 fight in Detroit with one of his pitchers, Dave Boswell.
C)Billy Martin, despite taking the Twins to the playoffs with a 97-65 record, was fired after the season following an August 1969 fight in Detroit with one of his pitchers, Dave Boswell.
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On this day in 1969, Twins manager Billy Martin was fired by Calvin Griffith after Minnesota was swept out of the A.L. playoffs by the Baltimore Orioles. Can you name Billy's replacement? For the answer, click on the headline above.
What did Billy Martin do after getting axed by the Twins in 1969? Well, after managerial stints with the Tigers and the Rangers (this year's ALCS contestants), Mr. Martin headed to the Yankees where he and George Steinbrenner began their love-hate relationship. They also made a landmark beer commercial.
On Oct. 22, 1969, the Twins named their fifth manager, to replace the mega-popular -- but recently-fired -- Billy Martin. Who was he? A) Ray Miller B) Johnny Goryl C) Bill Rigney For the answer, click on the headline above...
An 0-6 freefall capped by a season-ending loss to the Minnesota Gophers was too much for Illinois coach Ron Zook to handle. He was fired Sunday after starting the season 6-0.
On this date in 1987 knuckleballer Joe Niekro was caught in an awkward situation on the mound. He tried to hide an item that gave his already wily pitches an illegal edge. But he couldn't hide from umpires – and TV cameras. What did he try to hide? Click on the headline above for the answer. A. Knuckle polisher B. Fingernail clipper C. Emery board D. Hand sanitizer
The Kansas City Royals scored four runs in the sixth inning to come-from-behind and beat the Twins 7-3 Monday night at Target Field. With 99-losses the Twins need to win their final two games to avoid a 100-loss season.
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