Jack McKeon

John McKeon (born November 23, 1930 in South Amboy, New Jersey), nicknamed "Trader Jack", was a manager in Major League Baseball for the Florida Marlins. When he retired at age 74, he was the third oldest manager in major league history, behind only Connie Mack and Casey Stengel. McKeon previously managed the Kansas City Royals from 1973 to 1975, the Oakland Athletics in 1977 and 1978, the San Diego Padres from 1988 to 1990, and the Cincinnati Reds from 1997 to 2000. From 1981 to 1988, he served as general manager of the Padres, forming the team which won the 1984 National League pennant.

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November 23 - 1930 - South Amboy, New Jersey - Manager - Major League Baseball - Florida Marlins - Connie Mack - Casey Stengel - Kansas City Royals - 1973 - 1975 - Oakland Athletics - 1977 - 1978 - San Diego Padres - 1988 - 1990 - Cincinnati Reds - 1997 - 2000 - 1984 - National League

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McKeon was named National League Manager of the Year in 1999 and 2003. The latter award was a result of leading the Marlins, who had a record below .500 when he took the job as their manager during the season, to a World Series victory. On October 2, 2005, just after the Marlins won the last game of the 2005 season, McKeon announced that he would not be returning the following season.

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Manager of the Year - 1999 - 2003 - World Series - October 2

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McKeon is also the author of two books, Jack of All Trades and I'm Just Getting Started.

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Jack of All Trades - I'm Just Getting Started

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