Controversial New York Yankees manager Billy Martin born on this day in 1928
Published: May 15, 2024, 10:51 p.m.
Billy Martin was born on May 16, 1928. Martin went on to play professional baseball, but his claim to fame was his embattled tenures with the New York Yankees.
New York Yankees manager Billy Martin reacts in the dugout against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 1977 World Series at Dodger Stadium. The Yankees defeated the Dodgers 4 games to 2.New York Yankees manager Billy Martin during spring training action at Ft.Lauderdale Stadium.New York Yankees manager Billy Martin at the New York Yankees Old-Timers' Day game at Yankee Stadium in New York City on August 2, 1975.Former New York Yankee Phil Rizzuto and coach Billy Martin at the New York Yankees Old-Timers' Day game at Yankee Stadium in New York City on August 2, 1975.New York Yankees manager Billy Martin on the field.New York Yankees manager Billy Martin has a discussion with umpire Ken Kaiser (right) during spring training action at Ft.Lauderdale Stadium.New York Yankee manager Billy Martin (left) with 1st baseman Don Mattingly (right) during spring training action at Ft.Lauderdale Stadium.New York Yankees manager Billy Martin during spring training action at Ft.Lauderdale Stadium.New York Yankees manager Billy Martin, right, talks with friend Jim Turner of Nashville, in the dugout at Greer Stadium in Nashville April 28, 1983. The Yankees will play their Double A farm team, the Nashville SoundsLittle Katherine Willes, one of the youngest of New York Yankee fans, obviously isn't taken with the charm of manager Billy Martin. But the daughter of Greg and Marti Willes of Benton, Ky., has picked up a famous admirer at Greer Stadium April 28, 1983. Before the day was over, Martin probably felt like crying. His Yankees blew a 4-0 run lead in the ninth inning, dropping a 5-4 decision to the Nashville Sounds, New York's Class AA farm club
