Rick Manning made his MLB debut on May 23rd, 1975. Played several years
for the Cleveland Indians and Milwaulkee Brewers. Won his only gold
glove as an outfielder for Cleveland in 1978. A rift developed between
Manning and friend, pitcher Dennis Eckerslsey, which was featured in a
recent ESPN Sportscentury biography on Eckersely.
Eckersely was traded away to the Boston Red Sox. Not long after that,
Manning was traded away to the Milwaulkee Brewers. Manning played
his last major league game in 1987. Three years later, he signed to
play in the newly formed Senior Professional Baseball League. The
League only lasted three season.