We remember Johnny Oates (1946-2004)

We remember Johnny Oates who was born in North Carolina on this day in 1946.      

He broke with the Orioles in 1970 and then played with the Braves, Dodgers & Yankees before retiring in 1981.   On the field, Johnny hit .250 in 593 games.
As a manager, Oates spent 3 seasons with the Orioles and then led the Rangers to 3 AL West titles in 1996, 1998 & 1999.   

Johnny Oates died in 2004.

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