Today's Birthday

Happy 75th Birthday to former Eastern League prospect Tony La Russa.

Credits: Topps Co via The Trading Card Database

He played for the Binghamton Triplets during the 1962 season. La Russa went to play in the majors during six seasons for the Kansas City Athletics (1963), Oakland Athletics (1968-71), Atlanta Braves (1971) and Chicago Cubs (1973).

After his playing career, La Russa managed in the majors during 33 seasons with the Chicago White Sox (1979-1986), Oakland Athletics (1986-95) and St. Louis Cardinals (1996-2011).

He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as a manager in 2014.

Source: Baseball Reference


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