Wes Westrum
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Wesley Noreen Westrum
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut September 17, 1947
- Final Game September 29, 1957
- Born November 28, 1922 in Clearbrook, MN USA
- Died May 28, 2002 in Clearbrook, MN USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Westrum missed the 1943-1945 seasons while still in the minors due to military service.
Appeared on the first Sports Illustrated cover in August 1954. He was the catcher, Eddie Mathews was the batter, and Augie Donatelli was the umpire.
Westrum replaced Casey Stengel as Mets manager in 1965 when Stengel, 76, broke his hip and was forced to retire.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL All-Star (1952 & 1953)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 2 (1950 & 1951)
- Won a World Series with the New York Giants in 1954
| Preceded by Casey Stengel | New York Mets Manager 1965-1967 | Succeeded by Salty Parker |
| Preceded by Charlie Fox | San Francisco Giants Manager 1974-1975 | Succeeded by Bill Rigney |
