Durocher's Coaching Career Highlights and Seasons
Houston notes describe Leo Durocher's baseball journey from player beginnings to managerial roles. He led the Dodgers from 1939 to 1948 and managed the Giants through 1955. The piece recalls his 1947 batting title with the St Louis Cardinals and his later defensive shift toward delegation during a season with the Angels and Dodgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgers
New York Giants
Durocher
Angeles Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Helen
As- Viros
Opening Ceremony Highlights at Olympics Parade
The ceremony opened with dignitaries including Heinemann and Daume as nations paraded. Olga Connolly, flag bearing Czech discus champ, refused to dip the flag. Russians led by Alexander Medved in blue jackets appeared, Rhodesia controversy noted, stadium built on WWII rubble with 5,000 doves released and flame lit by Gunter Zahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Connolly
U.S
Rhodesia
Puerto Rico
Republican
China
Somalia
Dapper
Gunter Zahn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Munich
Mart Fittally
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Philippee
Jean’s. Benelli
Austria
West Germany
Puerto
Belgium
Pakistan
France
Majayia
Uganda
Argentina
Raila
Ainton
Britain
Otud
Wate
Yaroslavia Va
Janene
Newerlands
Greece
Austeatia
Russia
Romania
Westeyva
Mal
Morocco
United Blan Pe Hurus
K. C. Snead
Mason Rudolph
En Still
Hale Irwin
Jim Techers
Rudolph
Snead
Irwin
Wiechers
Ty Club of
North
David Graham Huie Urwin
Keneeull I Sim "Wiechers
Lg.c
Ruidoso
Rebel
Sia Perda
Fit von
Ole Bark Nest
Royal Stack
Juden Yaunecher
Oh Guihie
Sls
Pace
Houston
Coronado
Dodners
Ralph Krebbs
Mutual Benefit Life & Mutual
Sunds
Citizens Tower
American State Bank
F.d.1.c
Radio Antenne
Gee Abbott
Ave
Sena
Heinemann
Will Daume
Ie Munich Ornizinge
Eek A -Tomin
Ose
Pic Stadium
England
Nevillé ‘Chamberlain
Adolf ‘Hitler
Texas
F.E.T
Sale
Old Tire
Survivor
Lore
A.F.C
South Plains Mall
Clean Air Service Special
Jcpenney
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!