61st season in professional baseball as player, coach and manager
In 1949, Twig reported to spring training with the Los Angeles Cubs of the Triple A Pacific Coast League. By August he was the
Chicago Cubs starting second baseman. 
Milestones:
Today, Twig is making history coaching with the American Association Ft. Worth Cats in his 61st season of professional baseball.
In 2005, Twig became the second man ever to manage at age 80, led the Ft. Worth Cats to a league championship, posted a franchise record for wins, was Manager of the Year, got an earring, and finished his autobiography.
At a glance: BIOGRAPHY...YEAR BY YEAR...PERSONAL...GALLERY...CARDS...LINKS
Player: Cubs (1949-51), Dodgers (1951), Senators (1953-54), Giants (1955-56), KC Athletics (1959-60), and 6 teams in the minors. DETAILS
Coach: Senators (1969-71), Rangers (1972, 1981-85), Twins (1986-94), St. Paul Saints (1995-2002), Ft. Worth Cats (2006-). DETAILS
Manager: Managed 12 minor-league teams; 1,224-1,089 record including 2005 Central League championship. DETAILS
Clippings: book and bling
...Accessorizes a title with an earring New York Times, 7/11/06
Review of book Ft. Worth Weekly, 7/5/06
Twig's story is unique St. Paul Pioneer Press, 5/26/06
Manager goes long New York Times, 12/07/05
Terwilliger bunts one for the books Ft. Worth Weekly, 5/05 (an especially good story)
* At a Glance * Playing Career * Coaching * Managing
* Personal * Cards * Links *
