No successor for Cox, thankfully Feb 11, 2008
He was a long-time manager in the minors for the Dodgers, plus a coach in the majors for four seasons, before he replaced Hall of Famer Walter Alston with the big boys in 1977. In fact, many figured during the early 1970s that Lasorda was a successor-in-waiting for Alston, but Lasorda shouted long distance, Nobody in the organization ever said that to me. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dodgers Invite Martinez to Spring Training Jan 31, 2008
They cheered the Dodgers and they arrived and sang For Hes a Jolly Good Fellow for Walter Alston, the Dodgers manager when he made his appearance. Related Stories. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
The Dodgers of '58: Carl Erskine Jan 16, 2008
But at age 31, Erskine received the starting assignment from Dodgers manager Walter Alston, who figured the veteran wouldn't flinch at the expected large crowd at the Los Angeles Coliseum against the San Francisco Giants. "I tossed and turned all night because I wanted that first pitch in Los Angeles to be a strike," Erskine said. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Podres taught baseball and life Jan 16, 2008
"However, I agreed with Walter Alston that if the occasion came about that we had to win a game, Walter always went to Johnny.". Dodger pitching great Carl Erskine still remembers the first day he met Podres. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Johnny Podres, 75; pitched Brooklyn to 1955 title Jan 15, 2008
"I thank God for Johnny Podres. I remember how confident he was in the clubhouse before Game 7. (Manager) Walter Alston called a meeting and Johnny said, 'Just give me one run.' Well, they gave him two, and we were champs. He was a man of his word, he lived up to his word, and I appreciate it.". "I lost a dear friend and a former teammate who excelled in big games," Dodgers Hall of Fame outfielder Duke Snider said. (Boston Globe)
Yearlong celebration launches at Rose Parade Jan 2, 2008
"But I was selected by my manager, Walter Alston, to pitch the opener in the Coliseum in 1958, which was a big historic day. ... I don't have a lot of records left in baseball, what I did have, have all been broken -- nobody can win the first game in L.A. anymore, so that's a piece of pride for me to have made the trip from New York to L.A. and say I played in both cities.". "When I think of my baseball career, it's as a Los Angeles Dodger," said Karros, who along with Garvey, Loney, Garciaparra... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
McCourts thrilled they got their man Nov 6, 2007
" An attorney with membership in the Massachusetts and New York state bars, Jamie McCourt has made a career of taking a position and making her case. Speaking on Torre's behalf might be the easiest assignment she's ever handled. ?? LA JOE: TORRE TO DODGERS ALL-TIME WINNINGEST MANAGERS 1. Connie Mack 3,731 2. John McGraw 2,763 3. Tony La Russa 2,375 4. Bobby Cox 2,255 5. Sparky Anderson 2,194 6. Bucky Harris 2,157 7. Joe McCarthy 2,125 8. Joe Torre 2,067 9. Walter Alston 2,040 10. Leo Durocher... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Selig should enforce strict minority rule Nov 4, 2007
Since moving to Los Angeles, the Dodgers have had eight managers Walter Alston, Tommy Lasorda, Bill Russell, Glenn Hoffman, Davey Johnson, Jim Tracy, Grady Little and Torre. All white. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Torre hired to manage Dodgers Nov 3, 2007
"Since Lasorda left during the 1996 season after suffering a heart attack, the Dodgers are 1-9 in three playoff appearances. One of those was in 2006, Little's first year as manager, when the Dodgers won the NL wild card with an 88-74 record but were swept by the New York Mets in the first round of the playoffs.Torre ranks eighth on baseball's career list with 2,067 victories. He also managed the Mets, St. Louis and Atlanta but won only one division title in the NL, in 1982 with the Braves.He... (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Colletti continues talks with Torre Nov 2, 2007
Still, it would be a surprise at this stage if Torre doesn't follow in the footsteps of Hall of Famers Walter Alston and Tom Lasorda in what would likely be the final chapter of his own Hall of Fame career. Colletti acknowledged the buzz surrounding Torre might cause other potential candidates to decline to be interviewed. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Torre signs three-year, $13M deal Nov 2, 2007
Torre passed former Dodgers managers Leo Durocher (2,009) and Walter Alston (2,040) last season on the career wins list. He has 76 postseason victories. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Dodgers give Torre 3-year contract Nov 2, 2007
SI.com - MLB - Torre quickly resurfaces as Dodgers manager - Thursday November 1, 2007 10:09PM. Torre hired to manage Dodgers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Lowe ready for Torre era to begin Nov 2, 2007
" ?? LA JOE: TORRE TO DODGERS ALL-TIME WINNINGEST MANAGERS 1. Connie Mack 3,731 2. John McGraw 2,763 3. Tony La Russa 2,375 4. Bobby Cox 2,255 5. Sparky Anderson 2,194 6. Bucky Harris 2,157 7. Joe McCarthy 2,125 8. Joe Torre 2,067 9. Walter Alston 2,040 10. Leo Durocher 2,008 Nonetheless, the hot-stove possibilities have Lowe energized for 2008, a complete shift from the way he felt when the 2007 season unraveled. "It was hard to go to the ballpark, and you never want to say that," he said.... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
New job, coast, challenges for Torre Nov 2, 2007
The Official Site of Major League Baseball: News: Baseball Perspectives. Baseball Perspectives. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
When There is No News, Things Get Funny Oct 22, 2007
The Dodgers themselves have an old player but young managerial prospect in Kenny Huckaby who could easily turn into tomorrow's Walter Alston given the chance. When Hall of Famer Alston was first picked from obscurity by Walter O'Malley, the New York writers wondered "who's he". (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Grady Little Ninth on Manager's List Oct 20, 2007
Walter Alston, who managed 23 years, is the franchise leader with 2,040 victories ... Games won Manager yrs span Won-Lost Pct Walter Alston 23 1954-76 2040-1613 ... 567 Walter Alston 23 2042-1615. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Torre explains his decision to leave Yanks Oct 20, 2007
" ALL-TIME WINNINGEST MANAGERS 1. Connie Mack 3,731 2. John McGraw 2,763 3. Tony La Russa 2,375 4. Bobby Cox 2,255 5. Sparky Anderson 2,194 6. Bucky Harris 2,157 7. Joe McCarthy 2,125 8. Joe Torre 2,067 9. Walter Alston 2,040 10. Leo Durocher 2,008 His good-byes complete, Torre did not burn bridges, but he clearly put his tenure in pinstripes in the past tense. He admitted that he had bristled at the idea of the clauses tacked on to the end of the deal, which team president Randy Levine... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Bauman: Torre deserved better Oct 19, 2007
The Official Site of Major League Baseball: News: Baseball Perspectives. 10/18/2007 5:06 PM ET Torre deserved better treatment Late one-year offer unbefitting of skipper's accomplishments. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Torre turns down Yankees' contract offer Oct 19, 2007
The Official Site of The New York Yankees: News: New York Yankees News. 10/18/2007 8:30 PM ET Torre declines Yankees' contract offer Manager walks away, ending 12-year reign as skipper By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Claire: Torre could regret decision Oct 19, 2007
The Official Site of Major League Baseball: News: Baseball Perspectives. 10/18/2007 10:30 PM ET Torre could regret decision Departure a lose-lose situation for him, Yankees. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Torre leaves distinguished legacy Oct 19, 2007
"I've been very lucky. I've been blessed working for an organization that spends a lot of money and puts great players on the field. ALL-TIME WINNINGEST MANAGERS 1. Connie Mack 3,731 2. John McGraw 2,763 3. Tony La Russa 2,375 4. Bobby Cox 2,255 5. Sparky Anderson 2,194 6. Bucky Harris 2,157 7. Joe McCarthy 2,125 8. Joe Torre 2,067 9. Walter Alston 2,040 10. Leo Durocher 2,008 "Not only the fact that they're highly skilled, but the fact that there's a lot of quality inside, too. Which means... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Torre's timeline with Yankees Oct 19, 2007
July 18, 1999: Celebrates his 59th birthday by becoming the first person to manage two perfect game wins (joining Casey Stengel, Walter Alston and Tommy Lasorda), as David Cone spins one over the Expos. Oct. 27, 1999: The Yankees sweep away Bobby Cox and the Braves for Torre's third World Series title, posting a 4-1 win in Game 4 at Yankee Stadium. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Who's next for Yankees? Oct 19, 2007
The Official Site of The New York Yankees: News: New York Yankees News. 10/18/2007 7:20 PM ET Who's next for Yankees. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Torre has all of Majors buzzing Oct 19, 2007
" ALL-TIME WINNINGEST MANAGERS 1. Connie Mack 3,731 2. John McGraw 2,763 3. Tony La Russa 2,375 4. Bobby Cox 2,255 5. Sparky Anderson 2,194 6. Bucky Harris 2,157 7. Joe McCarthy 2,125 8. Joe Torre 2,067 9. Walter Alston 2,040 10. Leo Durocher 2,008 "I've got all the respect in the world for him as a person, player and manager," said Wedge, whose Indians beat Torre's Yanks last week in a four-game AL Division Series. "I believe a person who's accomplished all he's accomplished should manage as... (MLB.com)
O'Connor: Torre backed by Wooden Oct 16, 2007
" It's the same demeanor Wooden admires in Mike Scioscia and Tony Dungy, and admired in Walter Alston and Tom Landry. Joe McCarthy, who won seven titles with Ruth, Gehrig and DiMaggio, was another Wooden acquaintance with an even-tempered touch. "I think McCarthy's one of the greatest managers in history," Wooden said, "and I'd put Joe Torre right there with him. " A star shortstop at Purdue whose big league aims were shattered when an inside fastball crashed against his throwing shoulder,... (NorthJersey.com, NJ)
From lower-tier players to top skippers Oct 11, 2007
The end-all in such discussions will always be the Brooklyn-Los Angeles Dodgers, who for 43 consecutive seasons were managed by Walter Alston (1954-76), who had one Major League at-bat, and Tom Lasorda (1976-96), who pitched a total of 58 1/3 big-league innings. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Lasorda grateful for 80 amazing years Sep 23, 2007
At the end of the 1976 season, he replaced Walter Alston as the Dodgers manager. "Tears came into my eyes," recalled Lasorda about the day he was hired by then Dodger president Peter O'Malley. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Dodgers' SoCal chapter rich in history Sep 13, 2007
Don Newcombe, the venerable pitcher, said he was in the clubhouse late that season when manager Walter Alston told the players that all efforts by the late Walter O'Malley to keep them in Brooklyn were unsuccessful and that the franchise would move west along with the Giants to San Francisco in 1958. "We were all a little shocked and most of the players didn't want to go," Newcombe said on Wednesday. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Fans weigh in on gloves of gold Aug 22, 2007
Parker played his entire career under manager Walter Alston, but Tommy Lasorda was a minor league manager at the time. "You didn't have to teach him defense," Lasorda said, "because he was one of the best, and it wasn't even close. "He had endless hours of practice. (USA Today -- Sports)
Notes: Farnsworth growing on fans Aug 20, 2007
With Saturday's victory over the Tigers, Torre recorded the 2,141st win in his career, passing Walter Alston for sole possession of eighth place on baseball's all-time list. That, coupled with his pending tie with Stengel, makes Torre a proud, yet humbled man. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Pettittes gem ensures Yanks snap 3-game skid Aug 18, 2007
Joe Torre earned his 2,041st victory as a manager, passing Walter Alston for sole possession of eighth place. New York moved within five games of first-place Boston in the AL East. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Giambi, Pettitte take Yanks past Tigers Aug 18, 2007
"He's so solid," said Joe Torre, who with the win, his 2,041st as a manager, leaped Walter Alston into seventh place on the all-time list. "That's the only way to describe it. I watched this in 1996. The only thing I see different since he's been back is he doesn't mind being 'the guy' out there.". (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Jeter's tapper in ninth lifts Yankees Aug 15, 2007
Yankees manager Joe Torre also picked up career win No. 2,040, tying Walter Alston for eighth on the list. Yankees 7. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Yankskeep pace Aug 14, 2007
Torre also picked up career win No. 2,040, tying Walter Alston for eighth on the list. Don't miss this on MSNBC.com. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jerry Micco chat transcript 07/18/07 Jul 19, 2007
I always remember the great Walter Alston of the Dodgers has a series of one-year contracts his entire managing career. sqhill: What do you think will be the big stories coming out of training camp this year. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MAY'S GAMESay Hey Kid had storybook career in Midsummer Classic alone Jul 9, 2007
The Dodgers' Walter Alston managed both games -- two of his seven All-Star victories -- and Mays recalled one time Alston asked for help with the lineup. "He said, 'OK, you make out the lineup,' " Mays said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Yanks' bullpen secures Mussina's win Jun 30, 2007
The Official Site of The New York Yankees: News: New York Yankees News. Yankees captin Derek Jeter embraces manager Joe Torre after Friday's victory. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Kee baseball coach on verge of win No. 1,500 Jun 17, 2007
The Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers fan in him likes the late Walter Alston. He likes the way St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa always gets his players to hustle. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Mailbag: Will prospects be trade bait? Jun 12, 2007
Like Sparky Anderson and Walter Alston, Cox will also one day have his number retired. It goes against baseball tradition to retire the number of any active player or manager. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Braves power past Pirates in opener May 12, 2007
The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Atlanta Braves News. If you held a paid ticket to one of the following games, click for an important update. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Notes: Smith demoted to Ottawa Apr 27, 2007
As Manuel, a former Major League bench player, often explains, he was once told by Dodgers manager Walter Alston to help the team win five games. "I'm lucky that I have a manager who understands that," Dobbs said. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Deitch on Baseball: Charlie’s moves challenged all the time Apr 22, 2007
Just because Manuel s logic on this matter is spot-on doesn t mean that he s Walter Alston. It doesn t mean he is a quality manager or has done a fine job this year. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Braves sign Cox to one-year extension Apr 20, 2007
The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Atlanta Braves News. Bobby Cox (left) has guided Atlanta to the Majors' best overall record since 1991. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Neary has stood the test of time Mar 15, 2007
"I had a great group of kids to work with last year, and they rejuvenated me. Not that I had lost interest or anything like that. Just being with those kids last spring got me excited to keep coaching for a while yet. I guess I'm going to be like former Dodgers Manager Walter Alston. I'll just keep signing one-year contracts.". Neary said he isn't sure when he'll retire but thinks it's still a few years off. (Oconomowoc Focus, WI)
Clem Labine, 80; former Dodgers relief pitcher played in 5 World Series Mar 3, 2007
Brooklyn trailed the New York Yankees three games to two in the World Series when Dodgers Manager Walter Alston called on Labine as a surprise starter. He pitched a 10-inning shutout to keep the series alive. (Los Angeles Times)
Bryan Graham: Rolling the Dice For Final Four Tix Feb 23, 2007
Walter Alston played hoops for Miami of Ohio before leading the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers to three world championships in 1955, 1959 and 1963; Alvin Dark played for Louisiana State before helming the Oakland Athletics to their third straight Series crown in 1974. Dallas Green played for Delaware before leading the Philadelphia Phillies to their first and only Series win in 1980. (Mac-Sports.com)
Rios, Little and Zimmer Jan 18, 2007
Walter Alston managed his way into the Hall of Fame as the Dodgers manager with a lifetime of one year contracts - and he paid for his own meals and never was known to complain either publicly or privately. And remembering Walter Alston brings us to the third and final Dodger note of the day, the estimable Don Zimmer, just switching to uniform number 59 with the Tampa Bay team as this is Zimmer's 59th year in baseball. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Garvey, John Down HOF List; Hershiser Dropped Jan 10, 2007
Inducted Dodger years 1936 Babe Ruth (c)1938 1939 George Sisler (c)1943; 1946-50 1939 Willie Keeler 1893; 1899-1902 1945 Dan Brouthers 1892-93 1945 Hughie Jennings 1899-00; 1903 1945 Wilbert Robinson (m)1914-31 1946 Joe McGinnity (p, c)1900 1946 Thomas McCarthy 1896 1952 Paul Waner 1941; 1943-44 1954 Rabbit Maranville 1926 1954 Ted Lyons (c)1954 1955 Dazzy Vance 1922-32; 1935 1959 Zach Wheat 1909-26 1961 Max Carey (+m)1926-29 1962 Jackie Robinson 1947-1956 1964 Burleigh Grimes (p, m)1918-26 1964... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
A's going stealthily on hiring manager Nov 13, 2006
Any more stalling and we're going to assume he's simply trying to blow off those annoying 10 a.m. staff meetings: "Sorry, Lew, but I gotta go interview Walter Alston ... er, John McGraw ... umm, Pinky Higgins. Yeah, yeah, Pinky Higgins. That's it.". Time is running out nonetheless, because one of the two presumptive favorites for the job, Trey Hillman, has to let his Japanese team, the mighty Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, know if he's coming back to defend the honor of the Ham -- and you know... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Smith gets well-earned Hall spot Nov 2, 2006
"I had 27 one-year contracts with them, just like Walter Alston and the Dodgers," said Smith, whose goal as a kid was to play baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals. Many of the treasures she kept in her Goodyear home are now on display at the World Golf Village, and any LPGA player who visits should stop, take a long look and say "thank you" to Smith and her fellow trail blazers. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Torre returns as Yankees skipper Oct 11, 2006
"Despite injuries to Hideki Matsui and Gary Sheffield and Alex Rodriguez's season-long struggle, including going 1-for-14 in the playoffs, the club finished with a 97-65 record in 2006, which tied the New York Mets for the best record in baseball.Torre owns a 1,079-699 with the Yankees. His overall record with the Yankees, Mets, Braves and Cardinals is 1,973-1,702. Torre's World Series winning percentage of .656 (21-11) is the second highest for a manager appearing in at least three Fall... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Larsen perfection still amazes | Slide show, audio Oct 8, 2006
Whitey Ford came back on three days rest while Walter Alston threw Roger Craig. The Dodgers led 2-1, but Enos Slaughter hit a three-run homer and the Yankees got their first win of the series, 5-3. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cards know losses; now for the profits Sep 28, 2006
Seventy years ago today, Walter Alston played in his only major league game, as a late-inning sub at first base for the Cardinals. He came in for a Hall of Famer. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
The Kid and the Old Guy Come Through Sep 23, 2006
Charlie Dressen was 97-60 in 1951, Walter Alston 92-62 in 1954 and Tom Lasorda 98-64 in 1977. Two nights after first base coach Mariano Duncan exchanged heated words with Padres pitcher Jake Peavy following the first inning of Monday's game, Duncan had no plans to apologize. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
More of this story Aug 22, 2006
For more information, contact James Gatling at 537-9727 or Walter Alston at 365-1189. Gaston Buckeyes still have roster openings. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Pro Baseball: Lost Art Jul 23, 2006
"Sept. 23, 1962: Wills runs down the Georgia PeachTy Cobb's single-season record of 96 stolen bases had stood for 47 years when Maury Wills took aim at it in the summer of '62. Running at will during a season in which he would edge Willie Mays for the National League MVP award, the Dodgers' shortstop closed within one of Cobb by Sept. 22. That night, Wills learned from baseball writers that commissioner Ford Frick planned to place an asterisk next to the record ---- as he had for Roger Maris' 61... (North County Times)
Robinson hitless as 1956 All-Star (Dick Heller) Jul 10, 2006
Robinson, a 20-year-old rookie slugger for the Cincinnati Redlegs, struck out twice against Chicago White Sox left-hander Billy Pierce before manager Walter Alston took him out in the fifth inning. A half-century later, the Washington Nationals manager ruefully remembers. (Washington Times, DC)
All-Star Trivia Jul 8, 2006
A: Walter Alston, 7 victories. Q: Who played in the most All-Star Games. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hockey move mostly painless Jun 30, 2006
"Dodgers baseball is Dodgers baseball even if it is played on Mars," Dodgers icon Walter Alston said before the move. Perhaps, but the Dodgers' move to LA likely will always sting in Brooklyn, where fans still pine for their team. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Why Mr. Lasorda shouldn't be in our hall of fame Jun 25, 2006
In the winter of '75, as a coach for the Dodgers, Lasorda even leveraged an offer to manage the Expos from club president John McHale, taking over from Gene Mauch, into the Dodgers' job, taking over from Walter Alston. McHale always thought he had had an agreement. (Toronto Star -- Sports)
Dodgers Lose on Overdose of Zito Jun 18, 2006
Imagine if Jim Gilliam had told Walter Alston he didn't want to switch from second to third. And to compound that, someone will have to be removed from the 25-man roster to make room for him. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Dodgers Move Back to the Future Apr 20, 2006
They weren't wearing throwback flannel uniforms but Walter Alston would have recognized the style of play immediately when in the ninth inning, with both teams having scored a single run and put five hits on the scoreboard, centerfielder Kenny Lofton worked a seven-pitch walk. He stole second base and J.D. Drew lined a shot into right field to drive in the winning run and give reliever Takashi Saito his first Major League victory. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Jackie Robinson Day Celebrated Apr 16, 2006
There they became the first two African-American teammates to play for an affiliated United States baseball team in the modern era in addition to being managed by future Dodger Hall of Famer Walter Alston. Newcombe will be honored at The Jackie Robinson Foundation's Celebrating Excellence Gala slated for May 11 at The Beverly Hilton. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Hershiser Honored by Dodger Fans Feb 26, 2006
Previous members include: 2004 - Claude Osteen 2003 - Fernando Valenzuela 2002 - Clem Labine 2001 - Preacher Roe 2000 - Tommy Davis 1999 - Willie Davis 1998 - Ron Cey 1997 - Steve Garvey 1996 - Don Sutton 1995 - Johnny Podres 1994 - Bill Kennedy and Jake Daubert 1993 - Whitlow Wyatt 1992 - Carl Erskine 1991 - Nap Rucker 1990 - Jim Gilliam and Eddie Stanky 1989 - Hugh Casey and Maury Wills 1988 - Carl Furillo and Willie Keeler 1987 - Leo Durocher and Don Newcombe 1986 - Walter Alston and Wilbert... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
