Yankees honor Bill Virdon on what would be his 95th birthday

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Yankees honor Bill Virdon on what would be his 95th birthday
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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.

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  • 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.
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Celebrating the would-be 95th for a former Yankee manager.

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