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American baseball player and manager (1931–2021)
Virdon (June 9, 1931 – November 23, 2021) was an American professional baseball outfielder, manager, and coach in Major League Baseball (MLB). Virdon
Bill_Virdon
12th edition of Major League Baseball's National League Championship Series
the NL West. Everyone was happy, according to Morgan, except manager Bill Virdon, who felt Morgan had overstepped his bounds. Their relationship changed
1980 National League Championship Series
1980_National_League_Championship_Series
1960 Major League Baseball season
lead. In the bottom half, however, the Pirates evened the score when Bill Virdon walked, stole second, advanced to third on an error by shortstop Tony
1960_World_Series
City in Missouri, United States
known as Jan Howard Expressway between Porter Wagoner Boulevard and Bill Virdon Boulevard. There are nine traffic lights along U.S. 63, with the newest
West_Plains,_Missouri
com. Archived from the original on 2008-02-12. Retrieved 2008-01-19. "Bill Virdon". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2009-01-29. Retrieved
List of New York Yankees managers
List_of_New_York_Yankees_managers
Season for the Major League Baseball team the New York Yankees
East with a record of 89–73, two games behind the Baltimore Orioles in Bill Virdon's first season as manager. The Yankees played at Shea Stadium due to the
1974_New_York_Yankees_season
Major League Baseball franchise
Cardinals players have won the Rookie of the Year Award: Wally Moon (1954) Bill Virdon (1955) Bake McBride (1974) Vince Coleman (1985) Todd Worrell (1986) Albert
St._Louis_Cardinals
team's first manager was Harry Craft, who managed for three seasons. Bill Virdon is the franchise's all-time leader for the most regular-season games
List of Houston Astros managers
List_of_Houston_Astros_managers
Canadian MLB team (1969–2004)
third in the division with 86 wins. The Expos replaced Fanning with Bill Virdon in 1983, and under their new manager, led the division in mid-July. However
Montreal_Expos
American businessman (1930–2010)
ownership change, the Yankees hired former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Bill Virdon to lead the team on the field. There is nothing in life quite so limited
George_Steinbrenner
(1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972) Bill Virdon (1962) Dave Parker (1977, 1978, 1979) Andy Van Slyke (1988, 1989, 1990
List of Pittsburgh Pirates award winners and league leaders
List_of_Pittsburgh_Pirates_award_winners_and_league_leaders
Major League Baseball postseason series
Baseball Research. Retrieved February 13, 2013. "'Fantastic feeling' for Bill Giles". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Oct 16, 2008. Archived from the original
League_Championship_Series
1977 film
make a cameo appearance during the film's climactic scene. They include Bill Virdon, César Cedeño, Enos Cabell, Ken Forsch, Bob Watson, and J.R. Richard
The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training
The_Bad_News_Bears_in_Breaking_Training
American baseball player and broadcaster (born 1935)
the eighth inning. Bill Virdon reached first base on the infield single, and Kubek was replaced by substitute Joe DeMaestri. Virdon's hit helped the Pittsburgh
Tony_Kubek
American baseball player and analyst (1943–2020)
Series to the Philadelphia Phillies. Morgan bristled with team manager Bill Virdon at being taken out in late innings for Rafael Landestoy. Late in the
Joe_Morgan
Season for the Major League Baseball team the New York Yankees
to the ongoing renovation of Yankee Stadium, which re-opened in 1976. Bill Virdon opened the season as Yankees manager, but he was replaced on August 1
1975_New_York_Yankees_season
he was 186–138 overall, winning a World Series in the second season. Bill Virdon was the Pirates for one season, but after beginning his second 67–69
List of Pittsburgh Pirates managers
List_of_Pittsburgh_Pirates_managers
American baseball player and manager (born 1974)
tenure as the second winningest manager in Astros history, behind only Bill Virdon. As of the end of the 2019 season, his .594 winning percentage was the
A._J._Hinch
Annual award for the best rookie in each league of Major League Baseball
from the original on August 27, 2009. Retrieved September 13, 2009. "Bill Virdon Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original
Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award
Major_League_Baseball_Rookie_of_the_Year_Award
Major League Baseball franchise
season and replaced by Bill Virdon. The Astros played .500 ball under Virdon in the last 34 games of the season. With Virdon as the manager the Astros
Houston_Astros
Major League Baseball team season
fifth place in the National League East. A managerial change occurred as Bill Virdon was replaced by Jim Fanning. The highlight of the Expos season was the
1984_Montreal_Expos_season
American baseball player and executive (1947–2021)
Indians in 1972, he was moved into the bullpen by New York Yankees manager Bill Virdon toward the end of the 1974 season. He acquired his nickname, "Dirt",
Dick_Tidrow
American businessman (1918–2005)
(1980–1985), Dick Wagner (1985–1987), and Bill Wood (hired in 1987); he went through four different managers: Bill Virdon (fired in 1982), Bob Lillis (1982–1985)
John_McMullen_(engineer)
American baseball player and manager (1917–1976)
back into the Pittsburgh front office, and his hand-picked successor, Bill Virdon (center fielder for his 1960 champions), took over for 1972 — although
Danny_Murtaugh
" when asked by Jack Brickhouse why he wore glasses when he played. Bill Virdon Paul Waner Bob Watson Glenn Wilson Steve Yeager Pitchers who wear or
List of bespectacled baseball players
List_of_bespectacled_baseball_players
American baseball executive (1918–2010)
shrewd trades, acquiring players such as Harvey Haddix, Smoky Burgess, Bill Virdon, Don Hoak, Hal Smith and Vinegar Bend Mizell, who would play key roles
Joe_L._Brown
Expos". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference, LLC. Retrieved 2008-11-14. "Bill Virdon Managerial Record". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference, LLC. Retrieved
List of Washington Nationals managers
List_of_Washington_Nationals_managers
4th edition of Major League Baseball's National League Championship Series
Reds (3) Sparky Anderson 95–59, .617, GA: 10+1⁄2 Pittsburgh Pirates (2) Bill Virdon 96–59, .619, GA: 11 Dates October 7–11 Umpires Augie Donatelli (crew
1972 National League Championship Series
1972_National_League_Championship_Series
Sports season
Del Crandall New York Yankees New York, New York Shea Stadium 55,300 Bill Virdon West California Angels Anaheim, California Anaheim Stadium 43,202 Bobby
1974 Major League Baseball season
1974_Major_League_Baseball_season
Historic baseball play
birthday. Vern Law won again in Game 4, thanks to his own RBI single and Bill Virdon's two-run hit. Roy Face retired the final eight batters in order. The
Bill Mazeroski's 1960 World Series home run
Bill_Mazeroski's_1960_World_Series_home_run
American baseball player
league and second on the team to Cedeño's 50. In 1976, however, manager Bill Virdon moved Howard back into a more traditional fourth outfielder role, and
Wilbur_Howard
American baseball player and manager (born 1930)
was called to the Major Leagues to serve as a Pittsburgh coach under Bill Virdon in 1972, when the Pirates won the National League East Division title
Joe_Morgan_(baseball_manager)
Day of the year
author and politician, 8th Chief Minister of Odisha (died 2006) 1931 – Bill Virdon, American baseball player, coach, and manager (died 2021) 1931 – Al Cantello
June_9
Baseball award given annually to the best fielder at each position in each league in MLB
over that span of whom they felt was the best fielder at each position. Bill Chuck of Comcast SportsNet New England claimed that Gold Glove voters frequently
Gold_Glove_Award
Baseball game on May 26, 1959
which the Pirates hit three singles. In the top of the ninth inning, Bill Virdon, after reaching base on a one-out hit, advanced to third on Rocky Nelson's
Harvey Haddix's near-perfect game
Harvey_Haddix's_near-perfect_game
American baseball player (1950–2021)
40-man active roster on September 1, 1981. Despite this, Astros manager Bill Virdon thought Richard was still not ready to return, so Richard did not pitch
J._R._Richard
while the first manager under the Astros moniker was Grady Hatton. Bill Virdon is the all-time leader for the most regular-season games managed (1,066)
List of Major League Baseball managers
List_of_Major_League_Baseball_managers
American baseball player and manager (1923–2017)
Cleveland Indians first-base coach 1965 Succeeded by Reggie Otero Preceded by Grover Resinger Jacksonville Suns manager 1966 Succeeded by Bill Virdon
Solly_Hemus
Sports season
integrated each MLB team". MLB.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024. Felber, Bill. "1954 Winter Meetings: Looking West – Society for American Baseball Research"
1955 Major League Baseball season
1955_Major_League_Baseball_season
Athletic teams of Drury University
was reorganized for the 2007 season by new head coach Mark Stratton. Bill Virdon was the first Panther to make a start. Trevor Richards was the first
Drury_Panthers
Minor league baseball team
Southworth (Manager) Andrés Torres Specs Toporcer Josh Towers Danny Valencia Bill Virdon Earl Weaver (manager) Phil Weintraub Eli Whiteside Alan Wiggins Craig
Rochester_Red_Wings
Puerto Rican baseball player and coach (1943–2025)
with the Jacksonville Suns, the Mets' Triple-A affiliate, under manager Bill Virdon, playing principally at shortstop (though he played the other three infield
Sandy_Alomar_Sr.
Major League Baseball team season
Pirates to the Boston Red Sox. July 15, 1968: Bill Virdon was signed as a free agent by the Pirates (Virdon, who was on the coaching staff, was activated
1968 Pittsburgh Pirates season
1968_Pittsburgh_Pirates_season
Sports season
Chicago Cubs Bob Kennedy Cincinnati Reds Sparky Anderson Houston Astros Bill Virdon Los Angeles Dodgers Tommy Lasorda Won the National League pennant. Montreal
1978 Major League Baseball season
1978_Major_League_Baseball_season
American baseball player (born 1949)
Rookie of the Year. He was the first Cardinal to earn the award since Bill Virdon in 1955. As a young Cardinals player, McBride said that he learned a
Bake_McBride
American baseball player and manager (born 1945)
He was chosen over candidates such as former major league managers Bill Virdon and Jimy Williams, and also was a finalist for the managerial job with
Rene_Lachemann
American baseball player (1928–2016)
ball hit by Bill Virdon; the play sparked a five-run Pittsburgh rally. However, DeMaestri was off the field when, one inning later, Bill Mazeroski hit
Joe_DeMaestri
American sports executive (1895–1981)
subsequently referred to as "the worst trade [he] ever made," Lane sent Bill Virdon, recipient of the previous season's National League Rookie of the Year
Frank_Lane
for outfielder and former New York Mets star Lee Mazzilli. August 9 – Bill Virdon, manager of the Houston Astros since August 19, 1975, is fired with his
1982_in_baseball
Major League Baseball team season
place 3rd Owners Charles Bronfman General managers John McHale Managers Bill Virdon Television CBC Television (Dave Van Horne, Duke Snider) Télévision de
1983_Montreal_Expos_season
Sports season
Hal McRae (KC) Rolaids Relief Man Award: Rawly Eastwick (CIN, National); Bill Campbell (MIN, American) Sport Magazine's World Series Most Valuable Player
1976 Major League Baseball season
1976_Major_League_Baseball_season
Located in Springfield, Missouri, United States
Bill Virdon Baseball Jim Jackson Golf E. L. Niedermeyer Sports Medicine Harriett Bland Green Track & Field 1984 Tom Watson Golf Joe McGuff Media Bill
Missouri_Sports_Hall_of_Fame
American baseball player and manager (1928–1989)
out of work for very long. Two weeks after Texas fired Martin, manager Bill Virdon was fired by the Yankees. The former Yankee second baseman was hired
Billy_Martin
American baseball player and coach (born 1944)
New Orleans Zephyrs Manager 1997 Succeeded by John Tamargo Preceded by Bill Virdon Houston Astros Bench Coach 1998–2000 Succeeded by Mike Cubbage Preceded by
Matt_Galante
Former baseball and football stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
1951. Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Ralph Houk, Al Rosen, Billy Martin, Bill Virdon, Johnny Mize and Elston Howard were some of the players in the Yankees
Municipal Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri)
Municipal_Stadium_(Kansas_City,_Missouri)
NL 6th 72 82 .468 25 Wally Moon (ROY) 1955 MLB NL 7th 68 86 .442 30½ Bill Virdon (ROY) 1956 MLB NL 4th 76 78 .494 17 1957 MLB NL 2nd 87 67 .565 8 1958
List of St. Louis Cardinals seasons
List_of_St._Louis_Cardinals_seasons
Major League Baseball team season
Murtaugh steps down as Manager of the Pirates citing health reasons. Coach Bill Virdon is named Manager. January 12, 1972: Larry Demery was drafted by the Pirates
1972 Pittsburgh Pirates season
1972_Pittsburgh_Pirates_season
American baseball player and manager (1929–2011)
contract with the Yankees, on December 20, 1973. Steinbrenner hired Bill Virdon instead. In June 1976, when Finley tried to sell Blue's rights to Steinbrenner
Dick_Williams
19th season in Major League Baseball for the Houston Astros
News recognized general manager Tal Smith as Executive of the Year, and Bill Virdon as Manager of the Year, the first Houston Astros personnel to win these
1980_Houston_Astros_season
Sports season
the San Diego Padres 8–0 on September 2. He walked one and struck out six. Bill Stoneman (MON): Stoneman threw his second career no-hitter and second no-hitter
1972 Major League Baseball season
1972_Major_League_Baseball_season
Major League Baseball team season
the team dismissed Preston Gómez, and replaced him on August 20 with Bill Virdon as the eighth manager in franchise history. The club went 17–17–1 the
1975_Houston_Astros_season
Trevor Richards, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays Bill Virdon, professional baseball player and manager John William Yettaw, the Suu
List of Drury University alumni
List_of_Drury_University_alumni
baker (b. 1930) November 23 Don Shondell, 92, volleyball coach (b. 1929) Bill Virdon, 90, baseball player (St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates) and manager
2021 deaths in the United States (July–December)
2021_deaths_in_the_United_States_(July–December)
Major League Baseball season
National League, 30+1⁄2 games behind the Brooklyn Dodgers. Outfielder Bill Virdon won the Rookie of the Year Award this year, batting .281, with 17 home
1955 St. Louis Cardinals season
1955_St._Louis_Cardinals_season
American baseball player (born 1953)
lasted just one season, as did Fanning's. With the arrival of new manager Bill Virdon in 1983, Cromartie found himself in a battle with Terry Francona, who
Warren_Cromartie
Major League Baseball postseason series
Phillies Dallas Green Los Angeles Dodgers Tommy Lasorda 3–2 Houston Astros Bill Virdon 1994 No Series due to a players' strike. 1995 Atlanta Braves Bobby Cox
Division_Series
Sports season
Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Three Rivers Stadium 50,235 Bill Virdon Danny Murtaugh St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis, Missouri Civic Center Busch
1973 Major League Baseball season
1973_Major_League_Baseball_season
Sports season
Harvey Kuenn New York Yankees New York, New York Shea Stadium 55,300 Bill Virdon Billy Martin West California Angels Anaheim, California Anaheim Stadium
1975 Major League Baseball season
1975_Major_League_Baseball_season
American baseball player and manager (born 1930)
served under managers Leo Durocher, Preston Gómez and Bill Virdon. On August 10, 1982, he succeeded Virdon as manager with the club in fifth place in the National
Bob_Lillis
American baseball player (1928–1983)
center fielder and manager Bill Virdon. Originally signed by the New York Yankees in 1950, Wright was traded with Virdon to the St. Louis Cardinals on
Mel_Wright
City in Michigan, United States
graduate of Hazel Park High School, drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1975 Bill Virdon, MLB outfielder and manager for several teams; 1955 National League Rookie
Hazel_Park,_Michigan
American baseball games
add insurance in the eighth. With two on and one out off of Joe Sambito, Bill Russell's RBI single, Reggie Smith's sacrifice fly, and Ken Landreaux's RBI
1981 National League Division Series
1981_National_League_Division_Series
News 2023 MLB Award Winners and All-Stars". The Sporting News. Trocchi, Bill (October 26, 2024). "The Sporting News 2024 MLB Award Winners and All-Stars"
The Sporting News Manager of the Year Award
The_Sporting_News_Manager_of_the_Year_Award
American professional baseball coach (born 1946)
Pirates third base coach 1993–1995 Succeeded by Gene Lamont Preceded by Bill Virdon Pittsburgh Pirates bench coach 1996 Succeeded by Rick Renick Preceded by
Rich_Donnelly
National League race before that was in 1931 with Chick Hafey edging out Bill Terry by .00028. Lajoie's .426 average in 1901 was 86 points higher than
List of Major League Baseball batting champions
List_of_Major_League_Baseball_batting_champions
crime fiction author (Strega, Batman: The Ultimate Evil) and attorney. Bill Virdon, 90, American baseball player (St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates)
Deaths_in_November_2021
Pat Veltman José Veras Mickey Vernon Cam Vieaux Ron Villone Jim Viox Bill Virdon Ozzie Virgil Sr. Joe Vitelli Daniel Vogelbach Ryan Vogelsong Edinson
Pittsburgh Pirates all-time roster
Pittsburgh_Pirates_all-time_roster
21st season in Major League Baseball for the Houston Astros
hits and struck out 96 over 95+2⁄3 innings pitched (IP). On September 6, Bill Doran made his major league debut. Doran went 0-for-3 in a 4-to-2 defeat
1982_Houston_Astros_season
American baseball player (1935–2023)
used as a backup in all three outfield positions for Bob Skinner (LF), Bill Virdon (CF), and Roberto Clemente (RF). Christopher was first called up when
Joe_Christopher
Major League Baseball team season
eight to have won at least 79 games. During the first full season with Bill Virdon as manager, he guided Houston to a 15+1⁄2-game rebound from the 1975
1977_Houston_Astros_season
Elections to the Baseball Hall of Fame
were: John Buzhardt, Wayne Causey, Lenny Green, Larry Jackson, Stu Miller, Bill Monbouquette, Russ Nixon, Larry Sherry, Norm Siebern, Bobby Tiefenauer and
1974 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting
1974_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame_balloting
Bob Gibson [2] (1968, 1970) Chris Carpenter (2005) Wally Moon (1954) Bill Virdon (1955) Bake McBride (1974) Vince Coleman (1985) Todd Worrell (1986) Albert
St. Louis Cardinals award winners and league leaders
St._Louis_Cardinals_award_winners_and_league_leaders
American baseball player (1933–2019)
the Cardinals on May 17, 1956, in a deal that brought center fielder Bill Virdon to Pittsburgh. After spending most of 1957 with the seventh-place Cubs
Bobby_Del_Greco
Cuban baseball player (1925–2023)
regular Pittsburgh outfield (left fielder Bob Skinner, center fielder Bill Virdon and right fielder Roberto Clemente), hitting a more robust .275. In 1958
Román_Mejías
1981 Bob Knepper AL 2022 Justin Verlander Manager of the Year MLB 1980 Bill Virdon NL 1986 Hal Lanier MLB Executive of the Year 1980 Tal Smith 1998 Gerry
Houston Astros award winners and league leaders
Houston_Astros_award_winners_and_league_leaders
Elections to the Baseball Hall of Fame
11-time All-Star Ken Boyer, 9-time All-Star Don Drysdale, 8-time All-Star Bill White, 6-time All-Star Roy Face and 5-time All-Star Turk Farrell. Players
1975 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting
1975_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame_balloting
American baseball player (1932–2019)
Yankees ahead 7–5 with no outs (and one run in) in the eighth inning and Bill Virdon on second and Dick Groat on first, Coates relieved Bobby Shantz and got
Jim_Coates
American baseball player (1929–2011)
batting .267 in 101 games, sometimes platooning in center field with Bill Virdon (he played 58 games in center field that year), while also playing some
Gino_Cimoli
Season for the Major League Baseball team the New York Yankees
Billy Martin, who had been hired following the mid-season firing of Bill Virdon. Owner George Steinbrenner made three off-season moves to try to help
1976_New_York_Yankees_season
graphics pioneer (d. 2022) June 9 Joe Santos, American actor (d. 2016) Bill Virdon, American baseball player (d. 2021) June 11 – Paul Hardin III, American
1931_in_the_United_States
List of baseball players
1924 Bill Virdon, OF, 1955–1956 Joe Visner, OF, 1891 José Vizcaíno, SS/2B/1B, 2006 Luke Voit, 1B, 2017–2018 Dave Von Ohlen, P, 1983–1984 Bill Voss, OF
St. Louis Cardinals all-time roster
St._Louis_Cardinals_all-time_roster
Baseball field in Bradenton, Florida
to play under the lights over the next few decades. Pirates' alumni Bill Virdon and Chuck Tanner have both disagreed on the need for lights, stating
LECOM_Park
Cuban baseball player and manager (1923–2009)
(at 47–80) on August 18. On that day, Gómez was released in favor of Bill Virdon. As the Astros' pilot, he finished with a record of 128 wins and 161
Preston_Gómez
American baseball player (1932-1967)
pitched. Meyer also made five starts, and wound up finishing second to Bill Virdon in NL Rookie-of-the-Year Award balloting. However, Meyer’s effectiveness
Jack_Meyer
American-Canadian baseball player, manager, and executive (1927–2015)
front office, handing over the manager's job to Bill Virdon, recently fired by the Houston Astros. But Virdon could not arrest the Expos' decline in 1983
Jim_Fanning
American baseball player and manager (1915–1977)
compiled a 96–36 (.727) record. Noting that the 1952 team included Bill Skowron, Bill Virdon, Johnny Kucks and Gus Triandos, Smith later recalled: "Manage
Mayo_Smith
Major League Baseball season
a 7–4 deficit late in Game 7 to eventually win on a walk-off home run by Bill Mazeroski. October 5, 1960, at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1960 Pittsburgh Pirates season
1960_Pittsburgh_Pirates_season
American baseball player (1853–1937)
Larry Shepard (1968–1969) Alex Grammas (1969) Danny Murtaugh (1970–1971) Bill Virdon (1972–1973) Danny Murtaugh (1973–1976) Chuck Tanner (1977–1985) Jim Leyland
Joe_Battin
Lists of baseball players
Stengel 1953 – Casey Stengel 1958 – Casey Stengel 1961 – Ralph Houk 1974 – Bill Virdon 1994 – Buck Showalter 1998 – Joe Torre See: Associated Press#AP sports
New York Yankees award winners and league leaders
New_York_Yankees_award_winners_and_league_leaders
Section of U.S. Highway in Missouri, United States
Conservation Area West Plains 24.432 39.319 Route ZZ 24.910 40.089 US 63 Bus. (Bill Virdon Blvd.) – West Plains 25.994 41.833 Route 17 – Lanton Southern terminus
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