Leo Ernest Durocher (French spelling Léo Ernest Durocher) (; July 27, 1905 – October 7, 1991), nicknamed Leo the Lip and Lippy, was an American professional baseball player, manager and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as an infielder. Upon his retirement, he ranked fifth all-time among managers with 2,008 career victories, second only to John McGraw in National League history. Durocher still ranks tenth in career wins by a manager. A controversial and outspoken character, Durocher had a stormy career dogged by clashes with authority, the baseball commissioner, the press, and umpires; his 95 career ejections as a manager trailed only McGraw when he retired, and still ranks fourth on the all-time list.
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Full name at birth | Leo Ernest Durocher
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Claim to fame | Leo the Lip
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Date of birth | 27 July 1905
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Place of birth | West Springfield, MA
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Date of death | 7 October 1991
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Age | 86 (age at death)
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Place of death | Palm Springs, CA
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Resting place | Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA
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Occupation | Former Major League Baseball Player
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Weight | 160 lbs (73 kg)
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Leo Durocher is known for his role in the TV series Prime 9 (2009) as Self.
He is also known for his role in the video documentary 100 Years of the World Series (2003) as Self.
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