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Leo Ernest Durocher (French spelling Léo Ernest Durocher) (/ d ə ˈ r oʊ. ʃ ər /; July 27, 1905 – October 7, 1991), nicknamed "Leo the Lip" and "Lippy", was an American professional baseball player, manager and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as an infielder.
Leo Durocher. Positions: Shortstop and Second Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 5-10 , 160lb (178cm, 72kg) Born: July 27, 1905 in West Springfield, MA. Died: October 7, 1991 in Palm Springs, CA. Buried: Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA.
Feb 14, 2017 · When he broke into the American League, Leo Durocher gained notoriety for his brash actions as well as his quick glove. In 1928, at the age of twenty-two, he was playing shortstop for the New York Yankees, yet he was garnering more attention from his sartorial and off-field choices.
Known as one of baseball’s fieriest personalities who would do anything to win, Leo Durocher did just that: Win. Over 24 years as a skipper for the Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros, Durocher won 2,008 total games, three pennants and a World Series.
Jan 4, 2012 · From his birth in 1905, in West Springfield, Massachusetts, to his death in 1991, in Palm Springs, California, Leo Durocher witnessed a great deal of social, political, and international change, some of which he helped bring about.
Oct 7, 1991 · Leo Durocher. Position: Manager. Born: July 27, 1905 in West Springfield, MA us. Died: October 7 1991 in Palm Springs, CA. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Manager in 1994. (Voted by Veteran's Committee) Full Name: Leo Ernest Durocher. Nicknames: Leo The Lip or Lippy. Pronunciation: \ \.
Jun 19, 2024 · Leo Durocher (born July 27, 1905, West Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.—died October 7, 1991, Palm Springs, California) was an American professional baseball player and manager. Durocher played minor-league baseball for three years before joining the New York Yankees in 1928.