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thedrifter
02-09-07, 02:00 PM
Bauer dead at 84
WWII veteran played on seven World Series champs
Posted: Friday February 9, 2007 1:58PM; Updated: Friday February 9, 2007 2:25PM

NEW YORK (AP) -- Hank Bauer, the tough ex-Marine who set a World Series record with a 17-game hitting streak for the New York Yankees and later managed the Baltimore Orioles to the 1966 title, died Friday. He was 84.

Bauer died in the Kansas City area, where he made his home, Yankees spokesman Jason Zillo said.

During 14 seasons in the major leagues, a career that spanned from 1948-61, Bauer became a three-time All-Star outfielder, helping the Yankees win seven World Series titles and nine AL pennants. He spent his first 12 seasons with the Yankees and his final two with the Kansas City Athletics.

In his final Series appearance, he hit .323 with four homers and eight RBIs as the Yankees beat the Milwaukee Braves in seven games in 1958.

Bauer managed the Kansas City A's to ninth-place finishes in 1961 and 1962, then took over as manager of the Orioles in 1964.

In 1966, he managed the Orioles to a 97-63 record and a World Series sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bauer left the Orioles during the 1968 season, and his final managing job was with the Oakland A's the following year.

Bauer was a pallbearer at former teammate Mickey Mantle's funeral in 1995.

Bauer joined the Marines shortly after Pearl Harbor and saw action in several battles. He maintained his hard edge throughout his career on the field.

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Ellie

thedrifter
02-09-07, 02:17 PM
Ex-Yankee Hank Bauer dies at 84
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

February 9, 2007, 2:00 PM EST

Hank Bauer, the tough ex-Marine who set a World Series record with a 17-game hitting streak for the Yankees and later managed the Baltimore Orioles to the 1966 title, died Friday. He was 84.

Bauer died in the Kansas City area, where he made his home, Yankees spokesman Jason Zillo said.

During 14 seasons in the major leagues, a career that spanned from 1948-61, Bauer became a three-time All-Star outfielder, helping the Yankees win seven World Series titles and nine AL pennants. He spent his first 12 seasons with the Yankees and his final two with the Kansas City Athletics.

In his final Series appearance, he hit .323 with four homers and eight RBIs as the Yankees beat the Milwaukee Braves in seven games in 1958.

Bauer managed the Kansas City A's to ninth-place finishes in 1961 and 1962, then took over as manager of the Orioles in 1964.

In 1966, he managed the Orioles to a 97-63 record and a World Series sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bauer left the Orioles during the 1968 season, and his final managing job was with the Oakland A's the following year.

Bauer was a pallbearer at former teammate Mickey Mantle's funeral in 1995.

Bauer joined the Marines shortly after Pearl Harbor and saw action in several battles. He maintained his hard edge throughout his career on the field.

Ellie

FistFu68
02-09-07, 02:52 PM
:evilgrin: WHAT A LUCKY MAN~A U.S.MARINE~THEN A NEW YORK YANKEE :evilgrin:

Osotogary
02-09-07, 05:43 PM
I remember watching Hank Bauer on the old black and white television, when shaving apparatus used only double edged blades and Hamm's Beer had commercials. The Yankees were not my favorite team to root for but they were good and Hank Bauer sure did contribute to their winning ways. May he rest in peace.

thedrifter
02-10-07, 07:42 AM
Former Yankees OF Hank Bauer Dies at 84 <br />
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By HAL BOCK <br />
AP Sports Writer <br />
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February 10, 2007, 3:16 AM CST <br />
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NEW YORK -- Hank Bauer, the hard-nosed ex-Marine who returned to baseball after...