One of the oldest active managers in MLB passed away yesterday: Don Zimmer, aged 83. He was involved in MLB for 66 years, almost his entire adult life. He played for the World Champion Brooklyn Dodgers in 1955 and went on to several other teams as a player, including the new York Mets. But it was as a manager that his career is most notable.
He managed the Cubs, the Rangers, the Giants, and especially the new York Yankees under Joe Torre. He collected 4 rings with the Yankees.
He lived with a steel plate in his head after being beaned as a player when he suffered a concussion and fractured skull. A felt hat didn't offer much protection in the old days. Many players noted his expert advice during their careers; he was a wealth of information on all the nuances of the game.
RIP Don Zimmer
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