Gene Michael

Eugene Richard Michael, known as Stick, was an American professional baseball player, coach, scout, and team executive. He appeared in 973 games in Major League Baseball, primarily as a shortstop, between 1966 and 1975, most prominently as a member of the New York Yankees, for whom he anchored their infield for seven seasons. He also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers. He was a light hitter but also a quick and smooth defensive player.