November 8 is the birthday of Bucky Harris. Born in 1896, he was a baseball
player/manager. In 1924, at age 27, he led the Senators to a World Series
championship in his rookie year (managing and playing second base). He also
managed the 1947 Yankees team that won the World Series.
But here is the tidbit: he is mentioned in some versions of Abbot and
Costello's "Who's on First" routine:
Abbott: "Well Costello, I'm going to New York with you. You know Bucky
Harris, the Yank's manager, gave me a job as coach for as long as you're on
the team."
Costello: "Look Abbott, if you're the coach, you must know all the players.
"
.....
player/manager. In 1924, at age 27, he led the Senators to a World Series
championship in his rookie year (managing and playing second base). He also
managed the 1947 Yankees team that won the World Series.
But here is the tidbit: he is mentioned in some versions of Abbot and
Costello's "Who's on First" routine:
Abbott: "Well Costello, I'm going to New York with you. You know Bucky
Harris, the Yank's manager, gave me a job as coach for as long as you're on
the team."
Costello: "Look Abbott, if you're the coach, you must know all the players.
"
.....
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