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    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. First known as a scrappy infielder who made considerable contributions to the championship Yankee ...

  2. 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
  3. 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.

  4. 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...

  5. 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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  6. Dec 19, 2022 · Former Yankees infielder and manager Billy Martin is dead at the age of 61. We best remember Martin for his antics on and off the field, kicking dirt on umpires, barroom brawls, and of course...

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  8. Nov 30, 2023 · Billy Martin became the Yankees’ manager for the final 56 games of the 1975 season, with the team finishing in third place. The following year, he guided the Yankees to an impressive record of 97 wins and 62 losses, earning them a spot in the World Series.

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