Manager of the Year? One Guy Thought So
A Detroit legend took the reigns of a struggling ballclub, nearly set the record for worst team of the century, and managed to get a vote for Manager of the Year.
A Detroit legend took the reigns of a struggling ballclub, nearly set the record for worst team of the century, and managed to get a vote for Manager of the Year.
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