October 20 in Yankees History: Coach Ralph Houk is named to succeed Casey Stengel as manager of the New York Yankees (1960)

On October 20, 1960, Instituting a mandatory retirement age of 65, New York Yankees co-owners Dan Topping and Del Webb relieve manager Casey Stengel of his duties. He posted a 1,149-696 record for the Yankees, including 10 American League pennants and seven World Championships, although Stengel clai

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