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Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel (/ ˈ s t ɛ ŋ ɡ əl /; July 30, 1890 – September 29, 1975) was an American Major League Baseball right fielder and manager, best known as the manager of the championship New York Yankees of the 1950s and later, the expansion New York Mets.
Casey Stengel. Position: Rightfielder. Bats: Left • Throws: Left. 5-11 , 175lb (180cm, 79kg) Born: July 30, 1890 in Kansas City, MO. Died: September 29, 1975 in Glendale, CA. Buried: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, CA. High School:
Casey Stengel, American professional baseball player and manager whose career spanned more than five decades, the highlight of which was his tenure as manager of the New York Yankees, a team he guided to seven World Series titles.
Casey Stengel. Position: Manager. Born: July 30, 1890 in Kansas City, MO. Died: September 29, 1975 in Glendale, CA. High School: Central HS (Kansas City, MO) Hall of Fame: Inducted as Manager in 1966. (Voted by Veteran's Committee)
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Casey Stengel's 54 distinguished years in baseball spanned everything from the Dead Ball Era to Mickey Mantle’s booming home runs. Through it all, Stengel’s colorful personality and instantly quotable remarks made him one of baseball’s most beloved characters.
Casey Stengel had a long and storied career in baseball, first as a player, then as a manager. He was a solid right fielder for the Brooklyn team and excelled as a platoon player under John McGraw. He accumulated a respectable 159 Win Shares in his career.
Whether Stengel was known as “Dutch”, “The Ole Perfessor” or “Casey”, the Hall of Fame manager will be forever remembered for his unique presence in baseball. Many people believe Casey Stengel suddenly emerged on the scene from nowhere on October 12, 1948.
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His biggest challenge was saved for last, as the manager tasked with breaking in the New York Mets in 1962. But earned the respect of his fresh-faced club, nonetheless. Casey Stengel was at the helm of the New York Yankees from 1949-1960, leading them to 10 pennants and seven World Series titles.
Sep 29, 2017 · Casey Stengel, who died in 1975 at the age of 85, had a long career in baseball as a player and manager. But he’s perhaps most remembered for his invention of...
Casey Stengel went from being perceived as a clown to a gifted raconteur who made more sense than was immediately apparent to a venerable old man wisecracking his way through his...
