Dick Tracewski
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Richard Joseph Tracewski
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 167 lb.
- Debut April 12, 1962
- Final Game September 27, 1969
- Born February 3, 1935 in Eynon, PA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
After retiring, Dick Traceski managed the Lakeland Tigers in 1970 and the Montgomery Rebels in 1971. He then returned to Detroit as a Tiger coach for the next 24 years, managing two games in 1979.
Tracewski signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1953, but did not make his ML debut until 1962, missing the 1958-1959 seasons due to military service. Playing for Pueblo in 1957, Tracewski led the Class A Western League with 14 triples.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- Won three World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (1963 & 1965) and the Detroit Tigers (1968)
| Preceded by Les Moss | Detroit Tigers Manager 1979 | Succeeded by Sparky Anderson |
[edit] Year-By-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Lakeland Tigers | Florida State League | 69-62 | 5th | Detroit Tigers | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1971 | Montgomery Rebels | Southern League | 73-69 | 3rd | Detroit Tigers | ||
| 1979 | Detroit Tigers | American League | 2-0 | -- | Detroit Tigers | replaced Les Moss (27-26) on June 12 replaced by Sparky Anderson on June 14 |
