Managers

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by rats60

I would have Danny Murtaugh ahead of Cox and Weaver, who only won 1 World Series each despite managing much longer. Murtaugh was 2-0 in the World Series beating Stengel and Weaver. He took over a franchise who had finished last or next to last the previous 8 seasons and finished second, two seasons later won the World Series. In his 12 seasons he finished first 5 times and second twice.

It wasn't good enough for the HOF, surprsingly to me.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

It wasn't good enough for the HOF, surprsingly to me.

If he hadn't had health issues and had managed longer, he would be in the HOF. Same for Gil Hodges, I don't think he gets enough respect for his managing ability. He improved the Senators from 56 wins to 76. Then the Mets from 61 wins to 100 and a championship.

[The Detroit Collector]

Great set of cards!