This week’s ‘A Brief History’ podcast is about .
Billy was known for being a clutch baseball player and gritty manager. He was made famous for his outbursts, his feuds, and his flaws. But Billy is remembered for being hired and fired — a lot.
Billy’s Calling
After Martin retired in 1961, he eventually found his calling: managing.
His first job was managing the Twins in 1969, and that is where his reputation as the “franchise fixer” started. In his first three managerial jobs, he took Minnesota from 7th place to 1st place, a below-.