TTM Stats
- Sent: 10/11/2019 | Received: 10/18/2019 | 7 Days
- ’81 Donruss, ’81 Fleer (2), ’09 Topps
- Address: Home (address from Sports Card Forum)
The Story of the Autograph
Ken Macha was a player and manager in Major League Baseball. He played with the Pirates, Expos and Blue Jays from 1974 through 1981. He later managed the A’s and the Brewers. He also played in Japan for the Chunichi Dragons from 1983 through 1985.
Macha was born and raised in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. He then went to the University of Pittsburgh and drafted by the Pirates in the sixth round of the 1972 MLB Draft. He made his debut for the Pirates on April 12, 1974, but after that 1974 season he didn’t make it back to the majors until 1977, still with the Pirates. He later played for both the Expos and Blue Jays and is one of only a few players who has played for both Canadian franchises.
He started coaching in the major leagues immediately after returning from playing in Japan. He spent time with the Expos, Angels and A’s. After his time coaching for the A’s from 1999 through 2002 he was made the manager from 2003 to 2006. He later managed the Brewers in the 2009 and 2010 seasons.
Ken never played more than 49 games in any season in the majors. When he did he was put to use in a number of ways. He played catcher, first, third and the corner outfield spots during his career. He had a winning record in managing the A’s and an almost .500 record with the Brewers as a manager.
The Score on Ken Macha – 6.5
Ken does a pretty good job fillin gup the cards. I especially like the ’81 Donruss card because of how that blue uniform looks so vibrant. Unfortunately that 2009 Topps card of his as the Brewers manager is virtually black.
Thanks Mr. Macha! I’m giving this one a 6.5 overall.
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