- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRalph George Houk
- Nickname
- The Major
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Ralph Houk was born on August 9, 1919 in Lawrence, Kansas, USA. He was an actor, known for Safe at Home! (1962), 1962 World Series (1962) and 1947 World Series (1947). He was married to Bette Porter. He died on July 21, 2010 in Winter Haven, Florida, USA.
- SpouseBette Porter(September 3, 1948 - November 28, 2006) (her death, 3 children)
- Baseball manager of the American League's New York Yankees (1961-1963, 1966-1973), Detroit Tigers (1974-1978), and Boston Red Sox (1981-1984). Also played for the Yankees, 1947-1954.
- Served in US Army where he attained the rank of major and was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
- Worked as a consultant for the Tigers and the Twins after he retired.
- Is of Polish ancestry.
- Was the Yankees general manager from 1964 to 1966.
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