Lou Piniella

Info

Role

Actor

Date of birth

08/28/1943

Place of birth

Tampa, Florida, USA

Lou Piniella

Biography

Lou Piniella was known as one of the most durable outfielders in the 1970s. His major league career lasted fro 1964-1984 primarily with Kansas City and later with the New York Yankees. After retirement, Lou moved into management. He managed the New York Yankees for 3 seasons, the Cincinnati Reds for another 3 seasons, eventually leading the 1990 Reds to a World Series Championship. Lou then managed the Seattle Mariners for 10 seasons, including a record breaking 116 win season in 2001. He is now managing the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.