1 | BILLY MARTIN | Number retired: Aug. 10, 1986
Yankee Stats: .262 AVG, 449 H, 30 HR, 188 RBI
Career Stats: .257 AVG, 877 H, 54 HR, 133 RBI
Yankee managerial record: 556-385, .591%
Overall managerial record: 1,253-1,013, .553%
Many remember Billy Martin as the fiery manager of the Yankees who led them to two American League pennants and one World Series title. His constant battles with George Steinbrenner and Reggie Jackson are legendary. Martin was the right guy at the right time to lead the "Bronx Zoo."
As a player, Martin spent his first seven seasons with the Yankees and was an All-Star in 1956. He was known as a gamer and hard-nosed player at second base during many championship teams.
Yankees retired numbers
The Yankees have honored 18 former players and managers by retiring their uniform numbers. Here is a look at the men who have left their mark on the franchise.
