Woody Huyke
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Elwood B. Huyke
Born September 28, 1937 in San Juan, P.R.
Woody Huyke was signed by the San Francisco Giants in 1959. Playing for the Hastings Giants, he led the Nebraska State League in Hits (71) and HR (12) and was named All-star 3B. He was drafted by the A's organization and spent 9 years in their chain, including the 1964 Birmingham Barons.
Between 1974 and 2004, Huyke was the manager of the GCL Pirates for 29 of the 31 seasons, compiling a 718-983 record in Bradenton. Julio Garcia was the manager in 1988 and 1990. Huyke got his start for the Pittsburgh Pirates managing the 1973 Niagara Falls Pirates. He also managed the Augusta Pirates for part of 1988, replacing Jeff Cox.
Huyke has also been a coach for the GCL Pirates when not managing, including 2006 on Pete Mackanin's staff and 2007 on Tom Prince's staff.
