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Billy Martin

1928–1989Berkeley, CAItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included

Yankees manager

Biography

Yankees manager; won pennants with 5 different teams; born Alfred Manuel Martin; legendary brawler. 1977 World Series champion as manager; played on 5 Yankee championship teams

Notable For

  • Yankees manager
  • won pennants with 5 different teams
  • born Alfred Manuel Martin
  • legendary brawler

Honors & Recognition

  • 1977 World Series champion as manager
  • played on 5 Yankee championship teams
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Quick Facts

Field
Sports
Specialty
Baseball
Years
1928–1989
Birth Place
Berkeley, CA
Origin
Italian American descendant
Regional Ancestry
Italian
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