Leo Durocher

Baseball Player

1905 – 1991

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Who was Leo Durocher?

Leo Ernest Durocher, nicknamed Leo the Lip, was an American infielder and manager in Major League Baseball. Upon his retirement, he ranked fifth all-time among managers with 2,009 career victories, second only to John McGraw in National League history. Durocher still ranks tenth in career wins by a manager. A controversial and outspoken character, Durocher's career was dogged by clashes with authority, umpires, and the press.

Durocher was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994.

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Born
Jul 27, 1905
West Springfield
Also known as
  • Leo Ernest Durocher
  • The All-American Out
  • Lippy
  • Leo the Lip
  • Swamper
  • Leo the Lip (Leo-the-lip)
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Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • France
Profession
Lived in
  • West Springfield
Died
Oct 7, 1991
Palm Springs

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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