Casey Stengel
Inducted:
1966
Player Details
5-11, 175lb (180cm, 79kg)
Born:
July 30, 1890
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Died:
September 29, 1975
Glendale, California, U.S.
Position:
Right fielder
Manager
College:
NA
Casey Stengel was one of baseball’s most colorful and successful figures, making his mark both as a player and legendary manager. As an outfielder, he played 14 seasons in the majors, winning a World Series with the New York Giants in 1922. But his true greatness came in the dugout.
Stengel managed the New York Yankees from 1949 to 1960, leading them to 10 American League pennants and 7 World Series titles. Known for his sharp wit and unique speaking style, he was a master strategist who got the best out of his rosters. Stengel was also the first manager of the New York Mets, bringing personality to the new franchise.
His impact on the game extended far beyond wins—he helped shape modern baseball leadership and clubhouse culture.
Stengel's Awards and Records
- 9× World Series champion (1921, 1922, 1949–1953, 1956, 1958)
- New York Yankees No. 37 retired
- New York Mets No. 37 retired
- Monument Park honoree
- New York Mets Hall of Fame
MLB Records
- Most consecutive World Series titles by a manager
- First manager to win 100 games in a season with five different teams
- Oldest person to manage an MLB team
- One of only four managers in MLB history to win 7 or more World Series titles
- Only manager to lead a team to 10 World Series appearances in 12 years
MLB Teams:
As player
Brooklyn Dodgers / Superbas / Robins (1912–1917)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1918–1919)
Philadelphia Phillies (1920–1921)
New York Giants (1921–1923)
Boston Braves (1924–1925)
As coach
Brooklyn Dodgers (1932–1933)
As manager
Brooklyn Dodgers (1934–1936)
Boston Braves (1938–1943)
New York Yankees (1949–1960)
New York Mets (1962–1965)
Number Worn:
37
MLB Stats
Game Played:
1,277
Hits:
1,219
Batting Average:
.284
Home Runs:
60
RBI:
535
Stolen Bases:
131
Managerial Records:
1,905-1,842 (.508)
World Series Titles:
7