Yankees' Managerial Shift Recalls Days of Sis' and Sis' Jr.

Although there have been scores of sons who have followed their fathers in playing major-league baseball, there are surprisingly few who have followed their fathers as managers.  According to Elias Sports Bureau, Aaron [new Yankees skipper] and Bob Boone will be just the third father-son duo to both manage big-league teams. The others were George (St. Louis Browns) and Dick Sisler (Cincinnati Reds), and Bob (Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres) and Joel Skinner (Cleveland Indians).  Nerd Note: Dick Sisler coached Bob Skinner while on the Cardinals in 1966.

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Wow - what a gift! That's what people keep telling us about the St. Louis Browns' Historical Society's recently published book: The St. Louis Browns - The Story Of A Beloved Team. It is becoming a great Christmas present for people of all ages: it takes parents and grandparents back in time to the memories of Browns baseball as well as stories the Browns' rich history for new generations. The book can be attained online, at local books stores, big box stores like Costco, or through the Browns Fan Club. You can even get a copy signed by the authors. Relive baseball with the Browns with this tremendous Christmas gift.  And remember all proceeds from this book go to the Browns Fan Club and preserving the legacy and memorabilia of the Browns.

Who dey? Maybe Mr. Hedges spent his money foolishly, after all

March 1914