Yankees honor Bill Virdon on what would be his 95th birthday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The New York Yankees acknowledge Bill Virdon on June 9, celebrating what would have been his 95th birthday. Virdon, who played and managed with the Yankees, had a significant impact on baseball during his 12-year career. He began his professional journey with the Yankees in 1950, making a name as a solid player and later as a manager in the 1970s. His managerial achievements with the Yankees included winning the Sporting News Manager of the Year award in 1974. Virdon passed away on November 23, 2021.
- •Bill Virdon celebrated on June 9 for his 95th birthday.
- •He played with the Yankees from 1950-53 before managing them in 1974-75.
- •Virdon won the Sporting News Manager of the Year award in 1974.
- •He passed away on November 23, 2021.
- •Virdon's career includes time spent managing the Astros after the Yankees.
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bill Virdon
"Celebrating the would-be 95th for a former Yankee manager.
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