Dick Howser
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Richard Dalton Howser
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 8", Weight 155 lb.
- School Florida State University
- Debut April 11, 1961
- Final Game September 27, 1968
- Born May 14, 1936 in Miami, FL USA
- Died June 17, 1987 in Kansas City, MO USA
[edit] Biographical Information
After his playing career ended, Dick Howser spent a decade as a New York Yankees coach. After spending 1980 as the Yankees manager, he became the Kansas City Royals skipper in 1981. He led the Royals to a victory in the 1985 World Series. Tragically, Howser died from a brain tumor in 1987 at age 51.
He was the first player from Florida State University to come to the major leagues. Howser returned to FSU as head coach in 1979, before the Yankees brought him back to New York in 1980.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1961 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- AL All-Star (1961)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 2 (1961 & 1964)
- Division Titles: 3 (1980, 1984 & 1985)
- Other Postseason Appearances: 1 (1981; 2nd half champion)
- AL Pennant: 1 (1985)
- Managed one World Series Champion with the Kansas City Royals in 1985
- 100 Wins Seasons as Manager: 1 (1980)
| Preceded by Billy Martin | New York Yankees Manager 1978 | Succeeded by Bob Lemon |
| Preceded by Billy Martin | New York Yankees Manager 1980 | Succeeded by Gene Michael |
| Preceded by Jim Frey | Kansas City Royals Manager 1981-1986 | Succeeded by Mike Ferraro |
