Gene Michael

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Eugene Richard Michael (June 2, 1938 – September 7, 2017), known as Stick, was an American professional baseball player, coach, scout, and team executive. He appeared in 973 games in Major League Baseball, primarily as a shortstop, between 1966 and 1975, most prominently as a member of the New York Yankees, for whom he anchored their infield for seven seasons. He also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers. He was a light hitter but also a quick and smooth defensive player. After his playing career, Michael managed the Yankees and Chicago Cubs and served as the Yankees' general manager. As an executive, Michael is credited with rebuilding the Yankees team that became a dynasty in the late 1990s.

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