Danny Murtaugh

Baseball Manager

Birthday October 8, 1917

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Pennsylvania

DEATH DATE Dec 2, 1976 (59)

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About

He spent 29 years with the Pirates as a player and a manager.

Before Fame

In his rookie season, he led the National League in stolen bases (18).

Trivia

The Pirates retired his #40 jersey in 1977.

Family Life

His grandson wrote a memoir called The Whistling Irishman: Danny Murtaugh Remembered.

Associated With

Fred Clarke had a better career coaching percentage with the Pirates.