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Leo Durocher was a baseball player, manager and coach who won four World Series and was elected to the Hall of Fame. He was known for his outspokenness, clashes with authority and his nickname "Leo the Lip".
Positions: Shortstop and Second Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 5-10, 160lb (178cm, 72kg) Born: July 27, 1905 in West Springfield, MA. Hall of Fame Inducted as Manager in 1994. (Voted by Veteran's Committee) View Leo Durocher's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
- July 27, 1905
Learn about Leo Durocher, one of baseball's fieriest personalities who won 2,008 games and led the Giants to their last World Series title in 1954. See his stats, stories, related Hall of Famers and more.
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Leo Durocher, a controversial and influential figure in baseball history. From his early days in Massachusetts to his World Series titles, his marriages and divorces, his gambling and fights, and his famous quote "nice guys finish last".
Jul 23, 2024 · Learn about Leo Durocher, an American baseball player and manager who played for the Yankees, Reds, Cardinals, and Dodgers, and managed the Giants, Dodgers, Cubs, and Astros. Find out his achievements, controversies, and famous quotes.
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Oct 7, 1991 · Leo Durocher. Position: Manager. Born: July 27, 1905 in West Springfield, MA. Died: October 7, 1991 in Palm Springs, CA. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Manager in 1994. (Voted by Veteran's Committee)
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Sep 30, 1973 · On September 30, 1973, Leo Durocher retired from baseball after managing the Astros for one season. Hank Aaron, who tied Babe Ruth's home run record the night before, had a chance to break it against the Astros in his final game.