Roy McMillan
American baseball player and manager (1929–1997)
Biography
Roy David McMillan (July 17, 1929 – November 2, 1997) was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop from 1951 to 1966, most prominently as a member of the Cincinnati Reds, where he was the starting shortstop for nine seasons.
A two-time All-Star player, McMillan was one of the top defensive shortstops of his era. Nicknamed "Mr. Shortstop" because of his defensive play, he won three Gold Glove Awards during his tenure with the Reds. He teamed with Reds second baseman, Johnny Temple, to form one of the best double-play combinations of the 1950s.
McMillan also played for the Milwaukee Braves and the New York Mets. Following his retirement as a player, McMillan managed the Brewers and Mets. McMillan was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1971.
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Career highlights
Teams
- New York Mets
- Atlanta Braves
- Cincinnati Reds
Awards & honours (1)
- Rawlings Gold Glove Award
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