1981 Detroit News # 92 Birdie Tebbetts Autographed Birdie Tebbetts was a catcher for the Tigers from 1937-1947 (missing 1943-1945 while in the Army Air Corps). He played in the 1940 World Series for Detroit and was a Tigers All Star in 1942. Tebbetts went on to be a major league manager for Cincinnati, Milwaukee (Braves) and Cleveland. He was Manager of the Year in 1956 with the Reds.
Before becoming a manager for the Reds, he was a scout. He famous summed up one player: ''Major league stuff and a great arm. Screwy in the head. Eliminate head and I recommend him. Get good surgeon.''
Before becoming a manager for the Reds, he was a scout. He famous summed up one player: ''Major league stuff and a great arm. Screwy in the head. Eliminate head and I recommend him. Get good surgeon.''
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