Baseball manager of the American League's New York Yankees (1961-1963,
1966-1973), Detroit Tigers (1974-1978), and Boston Red Sox (1981-1984).
Also played for the Yankees, 1947-1954.
Served in US Army where he attained the rank of major and was awarded
the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
Worked as a consultant for the Tigers and the Twins after he
retired.
Is of Polish ancestry.
Was the Yankees general manager from 1964 to 1966.
Was a player-coach for the Yankees in the early 1950's.
Won American League pennants in his first three seasons as Yankees
manager.