Roy McMillan

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Roy David McMillan (July 17, 1929 - November 2, 1997) was a shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball. From 1951 through 1966, McMillan played for the Cincinnati Reds (1951-60), Milwaukee Braves (1961-64) and New York Mets (1964-66). He batted and threw right-handed. Following his retirement as a player, McMillan managed the Milwaukee Brewers (1972) and New York Mets (1975). He was born in Bonham, Texas.

In a 16-season career, McMillan posted a .243 average with 68 home runs and 594 RBI in 2093 games.

McMillan, who spent 10 seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, was his team’s glue between the infield and outfield in the 1950s. He won the very first three Gold Gloves for the shortstop position (1957 in MLB, 1958-59 in the National League), and in 1954, he set a since-surpassed major league record of 129 double plays.

Twice named to the NL All-Star team (1956-57), McMillan also played with the Milwaukee Braves and New York Mets and finished his career in 1966. In 1975 he returned to Milwaukee as manager of the Brewers, and in 1975 replaced Yogi Berra as the Mets manager.

Roy McMillan was inducted to the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1971. He died in Bonham, Texas at age of 68.

[edit] All-Star

In 1957, McMillan and six of his Redleg teammates—Ed Bailey, Johnny Temple, Don Hoak, Gus Bell, Wally Post and Frank Robinson—were voted into the National League All-Star starting lineup, the result of a ballot stuffing campaign by Redlegs fans. Bell remained on the team as a reserve, but Post was taken off altogether. Bell and Post were replaced as starters by Hank Aaron and Willie Mays.

[edit] External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference