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Bucky Harris

Athlete

Born: Died: American

Stanley Raymond "Bucky" Harris (November 8, 1896 – November 8, 1977) was an American professional baseball second baseman, manager and executive. While Harris played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Senators and Detroit Tigers, it was his long managerial career that led to his enshrinement in the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1975.

Hired by the Senators to act as player-manager at the age of 27, Harris would lead the team to the 1924 World Series title, becoming the youngest manager to win a championship and the first rookie manager to do so (four other rookies have accomplished the feat since). Harris managed 29 seasons, fourth most in MLB history. In his tenure as manager for five teams (with three terms for Washington and two for Detroit), Harris won over 2,150 games, three league pennants and two World Series championships (1924 with the Senators and 1947 with the New York Yankees); the gap between Harris's World Series appearances (22 years) and championships (23) are the longest in major league history.

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American baseball player and manager

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  1. Bucky Harris is born

    Bucky Harris, American athlete, known for american baseball player and manager, was born on 1896-11-08.

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When was Bucky Harris born?
Bucky Harris was born on 1896-11-08 (American).
What is Bucky Harris known for?
American baseball player and manager
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Bucky Harris was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Bucky Harris is born.
When did Bucky Harris die?
Bucky Harris died on 1977-01-01.

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