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sox83cubs84
07-21-2010, 09:00 PM
Ralph Houk, backup Yankees catcher in the late 1940s/early 1950s who went on to managerial success with the Yankees, Tigers and Red Sox, died earlier today at age 90.

Houk won two World Championships in his first two managerial seasons (1961-62 Yankees).

Dave Miedema

ironmanfan
07-21-2010, 09:49 PM
tough July for Yankee fans

RIP Major

cjclong
07-22-2010, 08:18 AM
He was also part of that generation that served in World War Two and had the nickname "Major." The 1961 team had great talent, but he did a good job getting the most out of it, especially Whitey Ford.

suave1477
07-22-2010, 10:33 AM
cjclong well said!!

REST IN PEACE!!

YOU WILL BE MISSED!!

tigerdale
07-22-2010, 12:45 PM
I remember his tigers days, he transitioned the team from the remaining 68 guys (kaline, horton, etc) to the guys that formed the 84 team (trammell, whitaker...)...

momen55
07-22-2010, 01:15 PM
yankees jerseys will be full of tribute patches this year!