"If you don't win, you're going to be fired. If you do win, you've only put off the day you're going to be fired."

Billy Martin (1928 - 1989)
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About Billy Martin

Billy Martin was an American professional baseball player and manager known for his fiery and competitive nature both on and off the field. Born in 1928 in California, Martin had a successful playing career in the major leagues before transitioning into coaching and managing. He became best known for his time as the manager of the New York Yankees, leading the team to several successful seasons. Martin's managerial career was marked by his confrontational style and frequent clashes with players, umpires, and even team owners.

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