Gene Michael

Amercian baseball Shortstop / Manager

Eugene Richard Michael (June 2, 1938 – September 7, 2017), known as Stick, was an American professional baseball player, coach, scout, manager and team executive.

He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop from 1966 to 1975, most prominently as a member of the New York Yankees where he anchored the infield for seven seasons in the late 1960s and early ’70s.

He also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Detroit Tigers.He was a light hitter but also a quick and smooth defensive player.

After his playing career, Michael managed the Yankees and Chicago Cubs, and served as the Yankees' general manager.As a baseball executive, Michael is credited with rebuilding the Yankees team that became a dynasty in the late 1990s.