BOB LEMON (Manager)
"Lemon took over the Yankee helm in mid-season, this time from Gene Michael, and led them into the World Series for the second time. On this occasion, however, the Yankees lost in six games to the Dodgers, whom they beat under his direction in 1978. And this time, Lemon's decision to pinch-hit for Tommy John in the fourth inning of a tied Game 6 was one of several Lemon moves that were widely criticized.
In '78, he took over for Billy Martin and led the Yanks to one of the greatest comebacks in baseball history, storming back from being 14 games behind the Red Sox as late as July 19. Bob was an easy-going 'players' manager' who had few rules. He previously managed the Royals and White Sox, winning Manager of the Year honors with both clubs.
Lemon was born in San Bernadino, California. A Hall of Fame pitcher during his playing days with the Indians, he was 207-128 from 1946-58."
-Bill Madden, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1982 Edition
"Bob Lemon feels like he's been here before. Sure enough, he has. Bob's managed eight teams in 13 years, a span that encompasses both the good and bad, both sides of the coin. With Hawaii of the Pacific Coast League (1964) and Richmond of the International League (1975), Lem came up tails. With Seattle of the Pacific Coast League (1966) and your very own Yankees (1978), he's come up heads.
Most recently, Bob Lemon managed last season's American League Champion Yankees. After replacing Gene Michael on September 6, he led the Bronx Bombers to a five-game playoff victory over the Milwaukee Brewers and a three-game playoff sweep over Billy Martin's Oakland A's. Bob's quiet, just-let-them-go-out-and-play philosophy seems to work well within the confines of Yankee Stadium. The players, all thorough professionals, don't need much chiding. They're simply looking for the chance to play good, clean baseball ... and Bob gives them that chance.
Bob Lemon knows a little something about winning. As an active pitcher, Lem won 207 games, appeared as an All-Star seven times, won 20 games on seven different occasions and has pitched in a pair of World Series. Justifiably so, Bob's gotten his due credit and is now a member of baseball's prestigious Hall of Fame. Yankee brass feels safe and secure with Lem at the helm. He's confident enough to help guide New York's finest to their 24th World Championship and their best season ever!"
-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook
"Lemon was named Yankee manager on September 6, 1981, replacing Gene Michael, taking over a team with a 14-12 record in the second half. He led the team to a five-game East Division playoff win over Milwaukee and a three-game sweep of Oakland for the Yankees' 33rd American League pennant before dropping the World Series to Los Angeles.
This is his second stint as Yankee manager. He will retire as manager at the end of the 1982 season and be replaced by Gene Michael. Lemon previously managed the Yankees from July 25, 1978 through June 19, 1979. He took over the team in 1978 with the club in fourth place, 10 1/2 games back, and led them to their 32nd American League pennant and 22nd World Championship. He was replaced as Yankee manager in 1979 by Billy Martin with the team in fourth place with a 34-31 record and served as a Yankee scout until renamed as Yankee manager.
American League Manager of the Year in 1977 as a first-year skipper of the White Sox, Bob started the 1978 season with the Sox. He was replaced on June 29 by Larry Doby, although the team was only 5 1/2 games out with a record of 34-40. Bob also managed the Kansas City Royals from June 9, 1970 through 1972 and guided the then third-year expansion club to a second-place finish in 1971. He served as Yankee pitching coach for the pennant winning club of 1976; the staff led the AL in ERA (3.19).
A Hall of Famer (elected in 1976) with a career record of 207-128, Lemon won 20 games seven times and pitched a no-hitter against Detroit on June 30, 1948. He was named to seven consecutive All-Star teams (1948-54)."
-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide
GENE MICHAEL (Manager)
"Gene Michael has come full circle in his baseball career. The angular shortstop played 11 major league seasons including seven stellar campaigns on the infield dirt of the Bronx. The Stick was one of the most popular Yankees of his era because of his adept fielding and clutch hitting.
Upon his retirement from active play in 1976, this Kent State alumnus was hired by the Yankees as a coach. His baseball resume then accumulated the following credentials: Yankee Administrative Assistant in '77, first base coach in '78, guiding the Columbus Clippers to an International League crown in '79, Yankee General Manager in '80 and the field generalship of the Pinstripers in '81.
The formula for success in baseball is no secret. Success happens when opportunity meets with hard work. Gene has combined these two elements in his career and plans to continue as skipper on the Yankees' cruise to another World Championship."
-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook
JOE ALTOBELLI (Coach)
"Joe Altobelli is quite a guy. For 10 seasons, this Rochester, New York native paid his dues as a manager in the minor leagues. For three seasons, 1977 to 1979, he led the San Francisco Giants and was duly rewarded as the National League Manager of the Year in 1978. In 1980, he managed the Columbus Clippers to the International League Championship and was named the IL's Manager of the Year.
Last season, his first as a Yankee coach, he worked the third base coaching lines. It's good to know, that along with Mike Ferraro at first, the Yankees have two Paisans assisting them around the bases."
-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook
"Now in his second year as the third base coach, Altobelli spent 1980 as the manager of the AAA Columbus Clippers. He followed in Gene Michael's footsteps, winning both the regular season and playoff titles in the International League. The Clippers were 83-57 under Joe.
His playing career spanned 20 years (1951-70) as a first baseman/outfielder. He played 166 games in the majors with Cleveland ('55 and '57) and Minnesota ('61). Altobelli began his managerial career in 1966 at Bluefield, Virginia in the Appalachian League. He spent the next 10 years managing in the minors, and from 1971 through 1976 at Rochester established one of the finest records in triple-A history, winning four pennants and finishing second once, averaging 84 wins.
Joe was named Giants manager in 1977 and finished fourth. He was named National League Manager of the Year in 1978, finishing third with an 89-73 record. He was dismissed on September 6, 1979, and then was hired to replace Gene Michael at Columbus following the season."
-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide
YOGI BERRA (Coach)
1982 AMERICAN LEAGUE STAR TEAM CAPTAIN
"What can you say about a man who's caught over 2,000 games, has more than 2,000 base hits, over 350 home runs and has participated (as a player, coach or manager) in a record 21 World Series? What can you possibly say about a three-time Most Valuable Player, a 15-time All-Star Game participant and a member of Baseball's Hall of Fame? What can you say about the most recognized sports figures in the world?
Yankee fans everywhere just want to say 'thank you, Yogi' for giving New York one of baseball's most exciting and colorful athletes in sports history."
-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook
"One of America's most beloved and recognized celebrities, Yogi returned to the Yankees for the 1976 season after 12 years, coinciding with a pennant that was followed by back-to-back World Championships, not surprising to those who know that good fortune follows this Hall of Famer around.
He's now been in 21 World Series, a record 14 as a player, four as a Yankee coach, one as a Met coach, and one each managing the Yanks and the Mets. Yogi holds World Series playing records for games, at-bats, hits, singles and consecutive errorless games (30), and he hit a grand slam homer (1956).
A three-time AL MVP (1951,1954,1955), Yogi was 15 times an All-Star. His 313 homers as a catcher are the second most ever at that position, behind Johnny Bench who passed Yogi in 1980, and his 30 homers in a season in two different years is an American League record. Yogi handled 950 consecutive chances without an error (1957-59). The Yankees retired his and Bill Dickey's uniform number 8 in 1972 but brought it back for his return in 1976.
Yogi's son Dale is an infielder with the Pirates, his son Larry Jr. played in the Mets organization, and his son Tim was a wide receiver for the Football Giants and the Colts. Yogi and his sons run a racquetball club in New Jersey."
-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide
JERRY WALKER (Coach)
"The state of Oklahoma lends the Yankees another baseball talent in the form of pitching coach Jerry Walker. Jerry comes to New York after eight seasons as a Yankee scout and five seasons as a minor league manager.
As a major league pitcher for eight seasons, Jerry saw action with the Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City A's and Cleveland Indians."
-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook
"Walker joined the Yankee coaching staff in mid-season last year as assistant pitching coach to Clyde King and this year will share pitching coach duties with Jeff Torborg, with Jerry working from the dugout and Torborg in the bullpen.
Jerry has been in the Yankee organization since 1966 as a player, manager and scout, having scouted the last nine years (1973-81) after having managed in the minors for five seasons.
Walker pitched eight seasons in the major leagues for Baltimore, Kansas City and Cleveland. His best season was 1959 with an 11-5 record and 2.92 ERA for the Orioles. Jerry signed with the Orioles out of high school and as a youngster was a Stan Musial and Cardinal fan."
-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide
MIKE FERRARO (Coach)
"Kingston, New York native Mike Ferraro begins his fourth season as a Yankee coach and his second season manning the first base coaching box.
Prior to his promotion to the major league coaching ranks, Mike saw action on every level of the Yankee minor league system. He managed the Oneonta, Ft. Lauderdale, West Haven and Tacoma Yankee farm clubs. Two of those clubs, West Haven and Tacoma, won their respective league championships under Mike's tutelage.
As a player, Mike spent four years in the majors: two seasons with the Yankees (1966 and 1968), one season with the Seattle Pilots (1969) and one with the Milwaukee Brewers (1972)."
-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook
"Ferraro is in his second year as first base coach after two years as the Yankees third base coach. He replaced Dick Howser at third for 1979 after he had served as a manager in the Yankee system since 1974. He took the AAA Tacoma Yankees to the Pacific Coast League title in 1978.
Mike began managing at Oneonta in 1974 and 1975 and won a title in 1974. He moved to Ft. Lauderdale in 1976 and West Haven in 1977 where he won the Eastern League Championship. He compiled a 331-221 minor league managing record, a .600 percentage.
Ferraro played four years in the majors. He was with the Yankees in 1966 and 1968, was a member of the expansion Seattle Pilots in 1969, and moved with them to Milwaukee where he finished his career with the Brewers in 1972, his best year in the majors; he hit .255 in 124 games.
Mike played baseball, basketball and football at Kingston High School, and rooted for the Yankees and Mickey Mantle as a youngster growing up in Kingston. His hometown folks honored him with a day at Yankee Stadium when he came in with the Brewers in 1972.
Mike holds the major league record (tied) for most assists in a game (nine innings) by a third baseman. He had 11 on September 14, 1968."
-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide
MICKEY VERNON (Coach)
"James Barton Vernon, better known as Mickey, is the newest member of the Yankees coaching staff. With a .286 lifetime average and service as an active player in parts of four decades behind him, Mickey is the man most qualified to instruct Yankee batters in the art of hitting.
He led the American League in hitting twice and in doubles three times. Mickey also realized his defensive commitment as a player, collecting four Gold Gloves at first base. During his active career, Mickey played for the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Boston Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates. Welcome to New York, Mickey!"
-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook
"A new member of the Yankee coaching staff this season, Vernon will work with the hitters. He has been Yankee minor league hitting instructor since 1979.
Mickey led the American League in hitting twice, batting .353 in 1946 and .337 in 1953 with Washington. He holds the AL record for games played by a first baseman with 2,227 and the modern major league record for first basemen with 2,237. He led the AL in doubles three times and won four Gold Gloves.
Mickey managed the expansion Washington Senators (1961-63) and since then has served in various capacities as a coach, minor league manager and batting instructor. He managed the Yankees' Manchester (Eastern League) club in 1971."
-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide
JEFF TORBORG (Coach)
"One of the most articulate and intelligent students of the game, Jeff Torborg joined the Yankees' coaching staff on August 1 of 1979. After three seasons as manager of the Indians, this New Jersey born and bred son came home. Nineteen Eighty-Two marks Jeff's fourth season as a Yankee coach and his initial season as pitching coach.
Coach has a B.A. in education from Rutgers and a Master's degree in athletic administration from Montclair State. As an active player, Jeff spent 10 years in the big leagues and was fortunate enough to catch not one, but three no-hitters."
-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook
"Torborg joined the Yankee staff on August 1, 1979 after his dismissal as manager of the Indians on July 23. He had managed the Tribe since June 19, 1977 and prior to that, he was a coach for the Indians beginning with the 1975 season, serving under Frank Robinson.
Jeff played 10 years in the majors, seven with the Dodgers and three with the Angels. He played on the World Champion Dodgers in 1965 and on their NL pennant winner in 1966. He caught two no-hitters with the Dodgers, by Sandy Koufax in 1965 and Bill Singer in 1970, and also caught a Nolan Ryan no-hitter with the Angels in 1973; the major league record is four by Ray Schalk. Jeff was also behind the plate when Don Drysdale threw his fifth consecutive shutout in 1968 and caught Koufax and Ryan when they set single-season strikeout records. He retired after the '73 season.
A native of northern Jersey, Jeff earned a B.S. in education from Rutgers and has a Master's degree in athletic administration from Montclair State. His thesis was on the effects of platooning in baseball. In his senior year at Rutgers, Jeff hit .537 to lead the NCAA in batting and set a record that still stands."
-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide
CLYDE KING (Coach)
"Hailing from Goldsboro, North Carolina, the versatile Clyde King has once again been called out of his Special Assignment Scout position to take over as pitching coach for the Yankees. Similar to a move made last year, Clyde was again asked to work his magic with the pitching staff, joining the team on June 11.
Before joining the Yankee organization in 1976, Clyde managed four years in San Francisco and Atlanta and coached for five years with the Reds, Cardinals and Pirates. Clyde also pitched in the majors for seven years, six in Brooklyn and one in Cincinnati.
Welcome back to the dugout, Clyde!"
-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook
JOE PEPITONE (Coach)
"Although a native of Brooklyn, Joe Pepitone has always rooted for the Yankees and is now back in uniform as batting coach.
The colorful Pepitone played for the Yankees from 1962-69, then played for Houston and the Cubs before finishing his major league career in Atlanta in 1973. Joe returned to baseball last year as a batting instructor in the Yankees' minor league system and was working with the Yankee farmhands again this year before joining the team in mid-season. As a player, he batted .258 with 219 home runs and 721 RBIs and should now prove to be a great addition to the coaching staff."
-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook
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