Remembering Billy Martin
Billy Martin was a legendary figure in the world of baseball, known for his fiery personality and passion for the game.He left a lasting impact on the sport, and today, we pay tribute to his legacy.
A Tribute to a Baseball Legend
As PlayerNew York Yankees (1950–1953, 1955–1957)
Kansas City Athletics (1957)
Detroit Tigers (1958)
Cleveland Indians (1959)
Cincinnati Reds (1960)
Milwaukee Braves (1961)
Minnesota Twins (1961)As ManagerMinnesota Twins (1969)
Detroit Tigers (1971–1973)
Texas Rangers (1973–1975)
New York Yankees (1975–1978, 1979)
Oakland Athletics (1980–1982)
New York Yankees (1983, 1985, 1988)As CoachMinnesota Twins (1965–1968)
Career highlights and awards
All-Star (1956)
5× World Series champion (1951–1953, 1956, 1977)
New York Yankees No. 1 retired
Monument Park honoree
Billy Martin on winning
"Billy and I had a love-hate relationship. We had our battles, but there was a mutual respect there. He was a brilliant tactical manager and no one wanted to win more than Billy."George Steinbrenner, former owner of the New York Yankees
"He had that gut feeling and usually he was always right. He could out-think the other manager and players. He was the best manager I've ever played for."Jim "Catfish" Hunter, former pitcher for the Yankees during Martin's managerial stint
"Billy understood the game of baseball like few others. He had a quick temper, yes, but he was a genius in the dugout."Sparky Lyle, former New York Yankees pitcher
"Playing for Billy was like riding a whirlwind. It wasn’t always smooth, but it was always interesting. And no one can deny his baseball knowledge."Fran Healy, former New York Yankees catcher
"Billy was a big reason we were such a good team. He was an aggressive guy, and he made us a better team. He always wanted to win, and he pushed us to be the best." -Reggie Jackson, former Yankee and Hall of Famer