Leo Durocher
Shortstop / Manager
1994
Hall of Fame: 1994
The fiery manager nicknamed "Leo the Lip" guided Brooklyn to a National League pennant in 1941 and the team's first World Series appearance since 1920. He posted a 738-565 record (.566) record in nine seasons with Brooklyn between 1939 and 1948. Durocher, who also managed the Giants, Cubs and Astros, returned to Los Angeles as a coach from 1961 to 1964. He was a two-time All-Star shortstop for the Dodgers and played six seasons with the club.
The Sporting News Manager of the Year
1939
DODGER ALL-STAR YEARS
- SHORTSTOP: 1938
- 1940
LEO ERNEST DUROCHER
"THE LIP"
BROOKLYN, N.L., 1939-1946, 1948
NEW YORK, N.L., 1948-1955
CHICAGO, N.L., 1966-1972
HOUSTON, N.L., 1972-1973
COLORFUL, CONTROVERSIAL MANAGER FOR 24 SEASON, WINNING 2,008 GAMES, 7TH ON ALL-TIME LIST. COMBATIVE, SWASHBUCKLING STYLE A CARRY-OVER FROM 17 YEARS AS STRONG FIELDING SHORTSTOP FOR MURDERERS ROW YANKS, GASHOUSE GANG CARDS, REDS, AND DODGERS. MANAGED CLUBS TO PENNANTS IN 1941 AND 1951 AND TO WORLD SERIES WIN IN 1954. 3-TIME SPORTING NEWS MANAGER OF THE YEAR.