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legendsport · 10-28-2009, 08:43 PM

Billy Martin Leaves Twins For Denver Managing Job

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL (AP) - Billy Martin, coach of the Minnesota Twins yesterday accepted the managership of the Triple-A Denver Bears in the Pacific Coast League.

Martin replaces Johnny Goryl, who was relieved of the Denver post Saturday.
"I would like to go down and get the experience and show people in baseball I can handle men," Martin said of his decision to leave his major league job to go manage in the minors.

"I think this is a great opportunity, because I think there are going to be some major league managerial jobs available in the future," Martin added.
Martin, who turned 40 on May 16, ended his playing career in 1961 with Minnesota after being with the New York Yankees for most of his career. He also played with Cincinnati and Milwaukee in the National League.

He joined the Twins as a scout in 1962 and became a coach under Sam Mele in 1965 - the year Minnesota won the American League pennant.

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legendsport Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Behind The Lens Posts: 2,158 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8x in 8 posts	May 27, 1968 Billy Martin Leaves Twins For Denver Managing Job MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL (AP) - Billy Martin, coach of the Minnesota Twins yesterday accepted the managership of the Triple-A Denver Bears in the Pacific Coast League. Martin replaces Johnny Goryl, who was relieved of the Denver post Saturday. "I would like to go down and get the experience and show people in baseball I can handle men," Martin said of his decision to leave his major league job to go manage in the minors. "I think this is a great opportunity, because I think there are going to be some major league managerial jobs available in the future," Martin added. Martin, who turned 40 on May 16, ended his playing career in 1961 with Minnesota after being with the New York Yankees for most of his career. He also played with Cincinnati and Milwaukee in the National League. He joined the Twins as a scout in 1962 and became a coach under Sam Mele in 1965 - the year Minnesota won the American League pennant. __________________ The Baseball Chronicle - Swinging thru History! The Football Chronicle - Hitting Hard Historically (PFS - 1962) Alternate Universe Football (FOF - 1994)