Johnny Lane Oates (January 21, 1946 – December 24, 2004) was an American professional baseball player, coach, and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher for the Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees from 1970 to 1981. During his playing career, He was a light-hitting player who was valued for his defensive skills and played most of his career as a reserve player. It was as a big league manager that Oates experienced his greatest success, when, under his leadership, the Texas Rangers won three American League Western Division titles.
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Full name at birth | Johnny Lane Oates
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Claim to fame | Texas Rangers (1995–2001)
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Date of birth | 21 February 1946
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Place of birth | Sylva, North Carolina
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Date of death | 24 December 2004
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Age | 58 (age at death)
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Place of death | Richmond, Virginia
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Cause of death | Brain Tumor
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Resting place | Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, VA
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Occupation | Baseball Player, Coach, And Manager
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Height | 5' 11" (180 cm)
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Weight | 188 lbs (85 kg)
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High school | Prince George (Prince George, VA)
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University | Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
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Johnny Oates is known for his role in the TV special 1997 MLB All-Star Game (1997) as Self - AL Coach: Texas Rangers.
He is also known for his role in the TV special 1995 MLB All-Star Game (1995) as Self - AL Coach.
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