Past TTM Success--Johnny Oates--MLB--(January 21, 1946 – December 24, 2004)

Johnny signed our 1974 Topps - [Base] #183

Oates with the Nashville Sounds in 1982
Catcher / Manager
Born: January 21, 1946 Sylva, North Carolina
Died: December 24, 2004 (aged 58) Richmond, Virginia
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 17, 1970, for the Baltimore Orioles
Last MLB appearance
May 24, 1981, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
Batting average	.250
Home runs	14
Runs batted in	126
Managerial record	797–746
Winning %	.517
Teams
As player Baltimore Orioles (1970, 1972) Atlanta Braves (1973–1975) Philadelphia Phillies (1975–1976) Los Angeles Dodgers (1977–1979) New York Yankees (1980–1981) As manager Baltimore Orioles (1991–1994) Texas Rangers (1995–2001) As coach Chicago Cubs (1984–1987) Baltimore Orioles (1989–1991)
Career highlights and awards
AL Manager of the Year (1996) Texas Rangers No. 26 retired Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame Texas Rangers Hall of Fame