Billy Martin, a tempestuous man known as baseball's street fighter, was dismissed as manager of the Texas Rangers today. He was replaced by Frank Lucchesi, the Rangers’ third base coach and a former manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. Martin had said on his daily radio program early today that he expected to be ousted.
Then, some two hours before the official Ranger announcement, Martin was cleaning out his locker in Arlington Stadium. His eyes reddened from a sleepless 48 hours, he said, “I've been fired and my top assistant, Frank Lucchesi, is my replacement.”
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Apr 16, 1987
The Boss and Billy Martin appear on Letterman, Billy tells a funny story about
how he...
George Steinbrener , Billy Martin on Letterman / The Boss and Billy Martin appear on Letterman, Billy tells a funny story about
how he was punk'd by the great Mickey Mantle.
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Sep 12, 1985
George Steinbrenner calls Billy Martin to set the record straight about his managerial style.
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George Steinbrenner Crank Calls Billy Martin / George Steinbrenner calls Billy Martin to set the record straight about his managerial style.
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Texas Rangers Manager Billy Martin Discusses Coaching Gaylord Perry /
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Sep 7, 1973
The Rangers fire future Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog. The White Rat, who compiled...
Texas Rangers Fire Whitey Herzog - September 1973 / The Rangers fire future Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog. The White Rat, who compiled a 47-91 record during his six-month tenure in the Texas dugout,
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1973
The Texas Rangers hire Billy Martin after firing Whitey Herzog, featuring interviews by Martin, Bob...
Texas Rangers Fire Whitey Herzog and Hire Billy Martin / The Texas Rangers hire Billy Martin after firing Whitey Herzog, featuring interviews by Martin, Bob Short, & footage of Texas v. Oakland. WFAA. September 1973.