October 19, 1964
Reds' Fred Hutchinson resigns as manager after compiling an 60-49 record.
Reds' Fred Hutchinson resigns as manager after compiling an 60-49 record.
October 19, 1964
Harry 'the Hat' Walker is named as manager of the Pirates.
Harry 'the Hat' Walker is named as manager of the Pirates.
October 19, 1987
The Yankees name Billy Martin as manager for the fifth time. This time the fiery skipper will stay at the team's helm until June 23,1988
October 19, 2007
After 12 seasons and 12 playoff appearances including 10 AL East titles, six pennants and four world championships, manager Joe Torre rejects the Yankees' overture which calls for a pay cut. The non negotiable offer - a one-year, $5 million deal with $1 million incentives per playoff round and an $8 million option for 2009 if the Yankees reached next year's World Series was considered by many to be insulting and a ploy to oust the popular manager without upsetting the team's fans.
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