Johnny Oates
American baseball player, coach and manager (1946–2004)
Biography
Johnny Lane Oates (January 21, 1946 – December 24, 2004) was an American professional baseball player, coach, and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher for the Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees from 1970 to 1981. During his playing career, Oates was a light-hitting player who was valued for his defensive skills and played most of his career as a reserve player. It was as a big league manager that Oates experienced his greatest success, when, under his leadership, the Texas Rangers won three American League Western Division titles.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Baltimore Orioles
- Rochester Red Wings
- Atlanta Braves
- New York Yankees
- Virginia Tech Hokies baseball
Quick answers about Johnny Oates
- How old was Johnny Oates?
- Johnny Oates died on December 24, 2004 at the age of 58.
- When is Johnny Oates's birthday?
- Johnny Oates was born on January 21, 1946.
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- Johnny Oates was born in Sylva.
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- Johnny Oates's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
- How tall is Johnny Oates?
- Johnny Oates is 1.80 m (5′11″) tall.
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- Johnny Oates is a citizen of United States.
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