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Currently, that distinction goes to Tony LaRussa of the St. Louis Cardinals who has been managing since 1979. He managed the final 54 games for the White Sox in 1979 and stayed with them until being fired after 64 games in the 1986. He was hired shortly thereafter by the Oakland Athletics and managed the final 79 games for them in the 1986 season. He stayed with Oakland through the 1995 season. He started with the St. Louis Cardinals at the start of the 1996 season and has been there since. He led the Athletics to three World Series, winning one, and the Cardinals to two World Series, winning one.
The longest active player was Nolan Ryan who played for 27 seasons (1966, 1968-1993). The longest active manager was Connie Mack who managed for 53 seasons (1894-1896 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1901-1950 Philadelphia Athletics). Currently (2008), the longest active player is Jamie Moyer (22 seasons) and the longest active manager is Bobby Cox (27 seasons: 1978-1981 Atlanta Braves, 1982-1985 Toronto Blue Jays, 1990-2008 Atlanta Braves).
That is Jack McKeon, manager of the 2003 Florida Marlins who won the World Series. McKeon was 72 years old, one month shy of his 73rd birthday (born November 23, 1930 and won the World Series on October 25, 2003).
Height measurement statistics of MLB managers are not collected. However, the tallest player in MLB history is current pitcher Jon Rauch. He stands at 6 feet 11 inches tall.
In MLB history, that is Connie Mack who managed the 1950 Philadelphia Athletics at the age of 87 (Born December 22, 1862).
Connie Mack.
Mack's final season managing the Philadelphia Athletics (1950) was at the age of 87 (born December 22, 1862).
Casey Stengel, Connie Mack, Sparky Anderson, Tommy La Sorda, Joe Torre, Joe McCarthy, and Tony La Russa
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Were spalding baseballs used during the 1970's?
The National League Spalding baseballs along with the American League Reach Baseballs (owned by Spalding) were used in Major league baseball for about 100 years until Rawlings took over in 1977, and Rawlings have been making major league baseballs ever since.
Who was the winningest active major league baseball manager before he retired in 1996?
Tommy Lasorda
What company made the baseballs for the 1978 all-star game?
1978 Rawlings All Star Game BaseballsRawlings started to make All-Star baseballs in 1979 that features The All-Star logo. Before 1979 Official Major League baseballs were used. National league baseballs were used when the game was played in a National League Park, and American League baseballs in American League parks. Rawlings first started to make World Series baseballs in 1978 that features The World Series logo.
Where are Major League baseballs made?
Major League Baseballs are made in Turrialba, Costa Rica; this is most certainly true!
Who served the longest period as football manager?
Sir Alex Ferguson, current (as of middle of 2010/11 season) manager of Manchester United FC, is the longest-serving football manager of the English league system. He has been in charge of the football club for 24 years.
Who is the longest serving English football premiership manager?
The longest serving manager in the English premier league is Sir Alex Ferguson. Next is Arsene Wenger. But the longest serving ENGLISH manager in the premier league is Steve Bruce, who ranks third overall. ref. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_Football_League_managers_by_date_of_appointment
Who is oldest premier league manager after alex Ferguson?
I don't know what you mean by oldest, if you mean age or the longest. Longest serving manager is Arsene Wenger, the oldest is the same.
What are major baseballs from the 1950's worth?
1950's Official Major League BaseballsThe value of the baseballs will vary depending on which league the baseballs are from, and the League president that is stamped on the ball.Official American League baseballs from the 1950's had a Reach Trademark and the William Harridge league president stamping until 1959 which had the stamping of League President Joe Cronin. They could have a value of about $200. for the 1959 baseballs and up to $400. for the older William Harridge stamped baseballs. The National League Spalding Trademark baseballs with the Ford Frick and Warren Giles stampings have a value of about $200.-$250. These price are general and will vary based on age and condition
Were spalding baseballs used during the 1970's?
The National League Spalding baseballs along with the American League Reach Baseballs (owned by Spalding) were used in Major league baseball for about 100 years until Rawlings took over in 1977, and Rawlings have been making major league baseballs ever since.
Who was the winningest active major league baseball manager before he retired in 1996?
Tommy Lasorda
What company made the baseballs for the 1978 all-star game?
1978 Rawlings All Star Game BaseballsRawlings started to make All-Star baseballs in 1979 that features The All-Star logo. Before 1979 Official Major League baseballs were used. National league baseballs were used when the game was played in a National League Park, and American League baseballs in American League parks. Rawlings first started to make World Series baseballs in 1978 that features The World Series logo.
Where are Major League baseballs made?
Major League Baseballs are made in Turrialba, Costa Rica; this is most certainly true!
Who served the longest period as football manager?
Sir Alex Ferguson, current (as of middle of 2010/11 season) manager of Manchester United FC, is the longest-serving football manager of the English league system. He has been in charge of the football club for 24 years.
Who is the best Major League Baseball manager?
The most successful of active major league managers is Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Would a baseball with the Reach logo on it be an authentic major league ball from the 1930s?
American League baseballs with the Reach Trademark had Red & Blue stitching, and the National League Spalding Trademark baseballs had Black & Red stitching up until about 1934/35 when in both league started using only red stitching. Reach was producing American League baseballs until Rawlings took over around 1970, and Rawlings have been making major league baseballs ever since.Your baseball could be dated by the name of the league president stamped on the baseball. For a list of League presidents, pictures, and values of the baseballs see Related Links below.
Where were baseballs made before Costa Rica?
Before 1990, the major league baseballs were made in Haiti.
Did they use blue and red stitched baseballs after 1935?
American League baseballs with the Reach Trademark had Red & Blue stitching, and the National League Spalding Trademark baseballs had Black & Red stitching up until about 1934/35 when in both league started using only red stitching.
