Billy Martin Biography

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NAME: Billy Martin
OCCUPATION: Coach
BIRTH DATE: May 16, 1928
DEATH DATE: December 25, 1989
PLACE OF BIRTH: Berkeley, California
PLACE OF DEATH: Fenton, New York
Originally: Alfred Manuel Martin

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Billy Martin is best known for his successful professional baseball managerial career, which often included conflict with ownership.

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Profile

Billy Martin was born May 16, 1928 in Berkeley, California. Martin began playing minor league baseball at the age of 18. Once Martin made the major leagues, he played for several different teams, winning a championship with the Yankees. Martin's legacy is in his managerial career, consistently turning around sub par teams. His five firings by George Steinbrenner while the Yankees manager were indicative of his mercurial personality, but knowledge of the game.