Rick Manning

Date of birth : 09/02/1954

City of birth : Niagara Falls, New York, USA

Rick Manning made his MLB debut on May 23rd, 1975. Played several years for the Cleveland Indians and Milwaulkee Brewers. Won his only gold glove as an outfielder for Cleveland in 1978. A rift developed between Manning and friend, pitcher Dennis Eckerslsey, which was featured in a recent ESPN Sportscentury biography on Eckersely. Eckersely was traded away to the Boston Red Sox. Not long after that, Manning was traded away to the Milwaulkee Brewers. Manning played his last major league game in 1987. Three years later, he signed to play in the newly formed Senior Professional Baseball League. The League only lasted three season.