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    Johnny Oates

    Johnny was born in January of 1946 in what North Carolina town?Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

      Sylva. Sylva is located in western North Carolina. It is a small mountain town near Western Carolina University, which me and my wife attended.

    Johnny got his major league debut in September of what year?Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

      1970. Johnny was called up by the Baltimore Orioles towards the end of the season.

    His Topp's rookie card was a combination rookie card. What better known player was one of the other two rookies?Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

      Don Baylor. There was three rookies on each team rookie card.

    Right or left, which way did he bat and throw?Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

      Bat left, Throw right. A little unusual, but he's done it all his life.

    What team did Johnny get traded to by the Orioles?Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

      Atlanta Braves. While he was in Atlanta, members of the extended family were able to watch him play often.

    What were the last three Major League teams Johnny played for?Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

      Philadelphia, LA, & NYY. Philadelphia 1975-76, LA Dodgers 1977-78-79, and NY Yankees 1980-81. Johnny played for twelve years, retiring in 1981.

    Was Johnny ever on a Major League All-Star Team?Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

      No. Johnny was a journeyman catcher and never compiled All-Star stats in any year. The 2002 all-star game ended in a 7-7 tie after 11 innings, ending a run of 5 straight victories for the American League.

    In 1988 Johnny was the Manager of the Year in the AAA International League. What team was he managing?Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

      Rochester. Many baseball fans have heard the Toledo team's nickname, yes they are the Mud Hens.

    What Hall of Famer did Johnny replace in 1991 as manager of the Baltimore Orioles, for his first Major League managing job?Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

      Frank Robinson. Big shoes to fill was it not?

    How many full seasons did Johnny manage in Baltimore, and where did they place in the standings?Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

      Three: 3rd, 3rd, 2nd. In 1992 - 3rd, 1993 - 2nd, and 1994 - 2nd. Johnny was fired when upper management felt they needed a change. This is a frequent occurrence in sports of all kinds.

    How many major League managing jobs did Johnny have?Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

      Two. He managed The Baltimore Orioles 1991 to 94, and the Texas Rangers in 1995 to 2001.

    When he resigned, Johnny had the second best winning record in Texas franchise history, What is his Texas win-lose stats?Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

      506-476. Sorry, I hate stat questions, but they are a major part of sports.

    In the six full seasons that Johnny managed the Texas Rangers how many division titles did they win?Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

      Three. Although he probably won't be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame as a manager, he is the first Texas manager to go to the post-season. I'm very proud of him and his record.

    Johnny was named Major League Co-manager of the Year in 1992. Who did he share this honor with?Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

      Joe Torre. Joe Torre at St. Louis - I am sure Johnny considers this one of the highest points in his baseball career.

    What year did Johnny retire from the Texas Rangers as manager?Johnny Oates: Player and Manager

      2001. Texas was not doing well, even though they had many high caliber players. As manager he was under pressure to win and would probably have been fired if he had not resigned. Johnny has retired from baseball to recover from a serious health problem he had. I wish him the best, I love him as family. I did this quiz to showcase the average Major League player, not the superstars. There are many other stories in sports about the average players that are very interesting. I did Johnny's because I know him. I hope you liked this quiz.

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