"Watson, who was nicknamed "The Bull,'' made the All-Star team in 1973 and '75, hit over .300 four times and drove in at least 100 runs twice while hitting in the middle of the Astros' lineup. This is a list of notable deaths, organized by year. John McNamara was a Major League Baseball manager and coach who took the Boston Red Sox to the 1986 World Series as their manager before a crushing defeat in Game 7. He then oversaw all On-Field Operations for the Commissioner's Office and played a pivotal role in USA Baseball's success internationally, including its Olympic Gold Medal in the 2000 Sydney Games. In a key scene, Watson delivered the memorable line: "Hey, c'mon, let the kids play!
Please try again later. He was 63. Sign-up for free email updates via ObitMessenger to be alerted when memorials are added to this site. "He was an All-Star during his 19-year Major League career and a groundbreaking executive in the front office. "He was an All-Star on the field and a true pioneer off of it, admired and respected by everyone he played with or worked alongside,'' the Astros' statement said. Bob rose up to become general manager of the Astros in 1993 and made history as the first African American GM of a World Series Champion with the 1996 Yankees. MLB Memorial Site: Notable Deaths & Obituaries View All 226 Memorials for the MLB Site Baseball has a rich history as America's past-time and inspires feelings of nostalgia like no other sport. "Watson also became a big hit off the field for his cameo, along with several Astros teammates, in the 1977 comedy film "The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training." "After retiring from playing, Watson began coaching and helped the 1988 He became the second black general manager in major league history when he was hired by the Astros in 1993. He dealt with other health problems in recent years, including kidney failure.He is survived by wife, Carol; daughter, Kelley; and son, Keith. Bob Watson, former All-Star and championship GM, dies at 74
HOUSTON -- Bob Watson, a two-time All-Star as a player who later became the first black general manager to win a World Series with the "This is a very sad day for the Astros and for all of baseball," the team said in a statement.
Watson was hired by the Yankees in 1995, and helped put together the World Series-winning squad in 1996. This MLB memorial site includes obituaries and Guest Books from the Legacy.com network of newspaper and funeral home affiliates. 2010 Detroit Tigers Statistics 2009 Season 2011 Season Record: 81-81, Finished 3rd in AL_Central ( Schedule and Results )
We invite you to share condolences for John McNamara in our Guest Book. On July 18, 2010, Wright left his ex-wife's house and was never seen alive again. He also holds the distinction of scoring the 1 millionth run in major league history, accomplishing the feat on May 4, 1975, against the "Bob Watson was a highly accomplished figure in our National Pastime and a deeply respected colleague for those of us at Major League Baseball," said MLB commissioner Rob Manfred via statement.
6/4/1932 - 7/28/2020 Hank Steinbrenner, general partner and co-chairperson of the New York Yankees, died Tuesday at his home in Clearwater, Florida, the team announced. New deaths articles are added to their respective month (e.g., Deaths in August 2020), and then linked here. This feature is not available right now. "The team honored Watson in March by dedicating the Bob Watson Education Center at the Astros Youth Academy in Houston with the former All-Star in attendance.Watson overcame prostate cancer after being diagnosed in 1994, and became an advocate for awareness and early detection. "Bob will be missed, but not forgotten. He retired from the Yankees after the 1997 season and later served as Major League Baseball's vice president in charge of discipline and vice president of rules and on-field operations. Read Full Obituary. "Bob Watson enjoyed a unique and remarkable career in Major League Baseball that spanned six decades, reaching success at many different levels, including as a player, coach, general manager and MLB executive.