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Joseph Vincent McCarthy
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Joe McCarthyThough he never played in the major leagues, Joe McCarthy earned the respect of his players as one of the most successful managers in history. He guided two teams to the World Series, and orchestrated four consecutive World Championships at the helm of the Yankees, from 1936 to 1939. He relied on his remarkable memory, his "Ten Commandments of Baseball," and his brillant ability to manage all types of players, and ended up with the highest winning percentage in the history of the game.

Similar: Leo Durocher, Earl Weaver, Billy Martin

Linked: Bucky Harris, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio

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"With his lantern jaw and chunky body," wrote author David Kaiser, "he could be an impressive presence on the field, and although he respected umpires, he also knew how to try to intimidate them in a key game."

Best Strength as a Player
Discipline and game strategy.

Largest Weakness as a Player
Use of his bench.

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Sources used for the Joe McCarthy Player Page:
Epic Season: The 1948 American League Pennant Race, by David Kaiser, p. 21



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