Billy Martin
American baseball player and coach
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About Billy Martin
Billy Martin had several stints in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a player, manager and coach. He played for the New York Yankees from 1950 to 1953 and then from 1955 to 1957, having spent the 1954 season due to being conscripted in the army.
Which other teams did Billy Martin play for?
He also played for the Kansas City Athletics, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Braves and the Minnesota Twins.
Coaching career
He coached the Minnesota Twins from 1965 to 1968 and then managed the team in 1969. He also had five stints with the New York Yankees as a manager: 1975-1978, 1979, 1983, 1985 and 1988.
Family Life
He was born Alfred Martin Jr. to Juvan Salvini and Alfred Martin Sr. He was married four times: to Lois Berndt from 1950 to 1955, Gretchen Winkler from 1961 to 1979, Heather Ervolino from 1982 to 1984 and Jill Martin from 1988 until his death in 1989. He had two children from his first two marriages.
Achievements
He won five World Series championships. His number 1 shirt was retired by the Yankees.
Death
He died in a car accident on December 25, 1989.
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F.A.Q. about Billy Martin
When is his birthday?
Billy Martin's birthday is on May 16, 1928.
In how many days is his birthday?
Billy Martin's birthday is in 59 days
How old was Billy Martin when he died?
He was 61 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 25, 1989.
How old would he be today?
Billy Martin would be 95 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Billy Martin from?
He was born in Berkeley, California, U.S..