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What happened Willie Randolph?
After his distinguished playing career, Randolph moved into the Yankee front office. Then Randolph moved down to the field where he was a third-base coach and bench coach through 2004, part of four World Series title teams and six AL Pennants. Randolph ended his Mets tenure with a ledger of 302-253 and a .
Where does Willie Randolph live now?
As of 2008, Randolph resided in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey with his wife Gretchen. He has four children named Taniesha, Chantre, Andre, and Ciara.
When was Shea Stadium knocked down?
2009
It was demolished in 2009 to create additional parking for the adjacent Citi Field, Shea’s replacement and the current home of the Mets….Shea Stadium.
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Broke ground | October 28, 1961 |
| Opened | April 17, 1964 |
| Closed | September 28, 2008 (Final game) |
| Demolished | October 14, 2008–February 18, 2009 |
When was Willie Randolph fired?
Willie Randolph went to Omar Minaya’s hotel room thinking he had to save Rick Peterson’s job. Instead, he was walking in to collect his own pink slip. The Mets had just won for the third time in four games on June 18, 2008 in Los Angeles when they fired Randolph in bizarre fashion — shortly before 3 a.m. in New York.
When did Willie Randolph sign with the Yankees?
June 6, 1972: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 7th round of the 1972 amateur draft. December 11, 1975: Traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates with Ken Brett and Dock Ellis to the New York Yankees for Doc Medich. November 12, 1986: Granted Free Agency. January 8, 1987: Signed as a Free Agent with the New York Yankees.
How old was Willie Randolph when he joined the Pirates?
Willie Randolph was born on Tuesday, July 6, 1954, in Holly Hill, South Carolina. Randolph was 21 years old when he broke into the big leagues on July 29, 1975, with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
How many times did Willie Randolph walk in a season?
In 1938, Frankie Crosetti walked 106 times, the first New York Yankee right-handed hitter walked 100-or-more times in a single season. Forty-two years later, Willie Randolph broke his record, walking to first 119 times, a team record that has yet to be broken through today!
When did Willie Randolph sign with the Brewers?
May 13, 1990: Traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Oakland Athletics for Stan Javier. November 5, 1990: Granted Free Agency. April 2, 1991: Signed as a Free Agent with the Milwaukee Brewers.
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