More to Stadium closing than goodbye Sep 24, 2008
I thought about my old friend Lee MacPhail as I watched the ceremonies. He was the Yankees' farm and scouting director from 1948 through 1956 and was a key figure in the signing of Mickey Mantle. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
'Pine Tar Game' sticks with Cocoa ump Jul 30, 2008
Royals manager Dick Howser protested the game, and four days later, American League president Lee MacPhail -- who had served as the Yankees' general manager from 1967-74 -- overruled the umpires' decision. Brett's home run stood, and the game was to be resumed. (Florida Today)
Pine Tar Game remembered Jul 25, 2008
" The pine-tar incident loomed so large -- and so weird -- that it made the front page of the New York Times. While American League President Lee MacPhail pondered the appeal, Times columnist Ira Berkow had some fun after the bat arrived at league headquarters: Berkow: "Were there any fingerprints on it ... " Moreover, there was a precedent in 1975, when John Mayberry's two homers in the Royals' 8-7 win over California were allowed to stick, along with his excessive pine tar. Martin and Nettles... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Pine Tar Game nets no sticking points Jul 24, 2008
In the aftermath, the Royals protested, and the home run was restored by American League president Lee MacPhail. The game was taken up from the point of the home run (without Brett, who had been ejected). (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
CC leaves Tribe as one of franchise's best Jul 8, 2008
"He's clay we'll be able to mold," team scouting director Lee MacPhail told the Plain Dealer on June 2, 1998. "He's an exciting project. ... We have a lot to work with.". (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Former Cubs CEO Andy MacPhail returns to Wrigley Jun 25, 2008
Back in Baltimore, where he spent eight years growing up when his father, Lee MacPhail, was GM of the Orioles, MacPhail said he's happy to be concentrating on the baseball side of the business. He's also busy figuring out ways for his new team to compete with the Red Sox and Yankees in the AL East. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Cox rounding 30th season Mar 30, 2008
" Cox would spent eight years in the minors the Braves had him at Class AAA Richmond in 1967 learning how it all worked. The payoff was two seasons with the Yankees (1968-69), where manager Ralph Houk conducted nightly clinics on how a team should be run. Those years also settled the point that, at age 29 with a .224 average and two mangled knees, he was through. In 1970, Yankees GM Lee MacPhail offered Cox a $1,000 bonus if he would go down to the minor league club in Syracuse, N.Y. Cox hit... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Braves' Cox admired throughout the game Feb 19, 2008
Thoughts of retirement were erased when Yankees general manager Lee MacPhail offered him $1,000 more to play at Syracuse than he would have garnered in New York. The belief that this was a sign that MacPhail and Yankees skipper Ralph Houk wanted to keep him in their system as a future managerial prospect would be confirmed about six months later. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
At last, Hall call to Dick Williams Dec 4, 2007
Williams also recalled finishing in a tie with Lee MacPhail in 1998 but losing in a runoff. "This is a little late, to my mind," former A's starter Ken Holtzman said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Five elected to Hall by Vets Dec 4, 2007
Previous to Monday, the last manager to be elected was Sparky Anderson in 2000, and the last Major League executive was Lee MacPhail Jr. in 1998. During elections held by the reconstituted Veterans Committee in 2003, 2005 and earlier this year, no one was elected, prompting the changes in the committee setup. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Orioles Name Former Player John Shelby As Coach Oct 31, 2007
The Orioles also announced that Lee MacPhail IV has been named special assistant to the president of baseball operations, and Brian Graham has been appointed special assignment coach for the minor leagues. You need to be a registered member of ABC 7 News to leave comments on news stories. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NFL, college football, prep football, volleyball Oct 31, 2007
American LeagueBALTIMORE ORIOLESNamed John Shelby first-base coach, Lee MacPhail IV special assistant to the president of baseball operations, and Brian Graham special assignment coach for the minor leagues. KANSAS CITY ROYALSAgreed to terms with RHP David Bernat, C Catcher Cody Clark, LHP Jason Cromer, C Damaso Espino, LHP John Foster, RHP Devon Lowery, 1B Mike Stodolka, 3B Michael Thompson, OF Jamar Walton and RHP Matt Wright on minor league contracts. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Orioles name Shelby first-base coach Oct 31, 2007
Baltimore named Lee MacPhail IV as a special assistant to the team's president of baseball operations, Andy MacPhail, and hired Brian Graham as a special assignments coach for the Minor Leagues. Shelby's hiring leaves Baltimore with just one more opening within the dugout, and it also gives the Orioles a visible link to their last World Series team. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Any skeletons in school closet? Aug 25, 2007
Lee MacPhail 89 years old (born 10/25/1917). Bobby Doerr 89 years old (4/7/1918). (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
ROLFE: Some of sports' most entertaining verbal spats Aug 8, 2007
He was soaked by a $50,000 fine for outbursts at umps and given a week's suspension by A.L. prez MacPhail, who said, "There is concern and dissatisfaction on the part of the league that the game on the field should constantly be encumbered with the machinations and publicity pronouncements of the owner." George's riposte: "We're free to express our opinion unless Lee MacPhail has authored a new Constitution and Bill of Rights for the U.S.". MacPhail got even by reversing the ump's call that... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Baseball's not-so-old wives' tale Jul 6, 2007
Looking at the distractions he knew were already lurking on the horizon, Yankee general manager Lee MacPhail tried to lighten the mood by remarking, "We may have to call off Family Day.". Current GM Brian Cashman hasn't considered that option, though he did speak to Rodriguez and his wife and acknowledged that team policy prohibits profane language on clothing and banners at Yankee Stadium. (Albany Times Union)
Opinion: Last thing Yankees need is another distraction Jul 5, 2007
Looking at the distractions he knew were already lurking on the horizon, Yankees general manager Lee MacPhail tried to lighten the mood by remarking, "We may have to call off Family Day.". Current general manager Brian Cashman hasn't considered that option, though he did speak to Rodriguez and his wife and acknowledged that team policy prohibits profane language on clothing and banners at Yankee Stadium. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MacPhail joins Orioles front office Jun 21, 2007
MacPhail moved to Baltimore in 1958 when he was five and stayed for eight years while his father, Hall of Fame executive Lee MacPhail, ran the Orioles from 1958 to 1965. Lee is credited with building the Orioles' first title team in 1966, though he left for the New York Yankees before the 1966 season. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Claire: O's new boss more than a name Jun 21, 2007
The only former Oriole general manager mentioned was Lee MacPhail, Andy's father, who served the team as GM from 1958 through 1965. In reality, there was no need to mention Flanagan and Duquette in that it was clear they will be reporting to MacPhail, just like everyone else in the baseball operations of the Orioles. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
MacPhail hired Jun 21, 2007
His father, Hall of Famer Lee MacPhail, was Orioles general manager from 1958-65 and also was GM of the and president of the American League. Andy's grandfather, Hall of Famer Larry MacPhail, brought night games to the major leagues while with the in 1935 and was chief executive of the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Yankees. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
A few more pieces to reflect on Jun 20, 2007
Andy's dad, Lee MacPhail, has Orioles roots. Sports Illustrated's Peter King reminds us that seven years ago he interviewed Michael Strahan at Holsten's luncheonette, site of the final scene from the final "Sopranos" episode. (Boston Globe)
Orioles reportedly looking to MacPhail Jun 20, 2007
Perhaps coincidentally, Lee MacPhail served as general manager of the O's from 1959 to 1965. The youngest MacPhail was long considered a candidate to replace Bud Selig as commissioner, but accepting a job with the Orioles would likely change that. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
MacPhail to run Orioles Jun 19, 2007
MacPhail moved to Baltimore in 1958 when he was 5 and stayed for eight years while his father, Hall of Fame executive Lee MacPhail, ran the Orioles from 1958 to 1965. His dad is credited with building the Orioles' first title team in 1966 - Johnson, among others, was signed to an Orioles contract while Lee MacPhail ran the club - though Lee MacPhail left for the New York Yankees before the 1966 season. (SunSpot.net)
History against Indians' protest being upheld Apr 30, 2007
The Royals filed a protest with American League president Lee MacPhail, who overturned McClelland's decision and had the remainder of the game replayed. In case you missed itLost amid all the controversy Saturday night was 's two-out, two-run double that turned a 4-3 deficit into a 5-4 Orioles lead. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Jackie: The legacy of No. 42 Apr 15, 2007
New York Yankees general manager Lee MacPhail told the New York Post in 1967 that it was "very difficult to find qualified Negroes with the right educational background for the front office.". Robinson kept up the campaign for a black manager. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Kuhn had his game at heart Mar 21, 2007
" O'Malley and Selig were among several baseball dignitaries in attendance. Selig, former American League president Lee MacPhail, former National League president Leonard Coleman, Philadelphia Phillies owner Bill Giles, Hall of Fame chairman Jane Forbes Clark, Rachel Robinson, the widow of Jackie Robinson, and former Detroit Tigers owner Tom Monaghan. Monaghan and Kuhn's son, Stephen Kuhn, each gave eulogies during the service. "I think it's a crying shame Bowie isn't in the Hall of Fame,"... (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Tigers owner says Kuhn now in 'big Hall of Fame' Mar 21, 2007
Among the 300 mourners at Our Lady Star of the Sea were current commissioner Bud Selig, former American League president Lee MacPhail and former National League president Len Coleman. Kuhn, who died Thursday at age 80, was baseball's commissioner from 1969-84, a period of upheaval in the sport. (ESPN -- Baseball)
