Leo Durocher
Leo Ernest Durocher (in French Léo Ernest Durocher) (July 27, 1905 – October 7, 1991), nicknamed Leo the Lip, was an American infielder and manager in Major League Baseball. Upon his retirement, he ranked fifth all-time among managers with 2,009 career victories, second only to John McGraw in National League history. Durocher still ranks tenth in career wins by a manager. A controversial and outspoken character, Durocher's career was dogged by clashes with authority, umpires (his 95 career ejections as a manager trailed only McGraw when he retired, and still rank fourth on the all-time list), and the press.
Durocher was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994.
Read more about Leo Durocher: Playing Career, Managing, Nice Guys Finish Last, Suspension, Move To New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros and Beyond, Retirement, Personal Life
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