Billy Gardner--MLB

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Second baseman / Manager
Born: July 19, 1927 (age 92) Waterford, Connecticut
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 22, 1954, for the New York Giants
Last MLB appearance
September 11, 1963, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Batting average	.237
Home runs	41
Runs batted in	271
Managerial record	330–417
Winning %	.442
Teams
As player New York Giants (1954–1955) Baltimore Orioles (1956–1959) Washington Senators (1960) Minnesota Twins (1961) New York Yankees (1961–1962) Boston Red Sox (1962–1963) As manager Minnesota Twins (1981–1985) Kansas City Royals (1987)
Career highlights and awards
2× World Series champion (1954, 1961)