Stengel, Casey (1890-1975), was one of the most successful managers in baseball history. Stengel’s colorful use of language and outgoing personality made him one of the best-known sports celebrities of his time. He managed the New York Yankees from 1949 through 1960. In those 12 seasons, the Yankees won 10 American League pennants and 7 World Series championships. Stengel had previously managed the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1934 to 1936 and the Boston Braves from 1938 through 1943. He also served as the first manager of the New York Mets from 1962 through 1965.
Stengel was born in Kansas City, Mo. His given and family name was Charles Dillon Stengel. He was an outfielder from 1912 to 1925 with Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston of the National League. Stengel was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966.
