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Could a player be manager too Niekro thinks so
Atlanta Braves star Phil Niekro floated the idea of a player manager after 1977 with Ted Turner and Bill Lucas interviewing him. He argued a pitcher-manager could oversee the team while still pitching, noting a former catcher or infielder would be on the field daily. Niekro praised communication but acknowledged few clubs hire pitchers as managers.
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Niekro
West Palm Beach
Ted Turner
Bill Lucas
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
Boudreau
Seball
Bob Lemon
Chicago White Sox
George Bamberger
Milwaukee Brewers
Tom Lasorda
Los Angeles Dodgers
Atlanta
Bobby Cox
Braves
Bristol
Turner