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I’m so very proud of my husband. Well done Johnny! Your faith, perseverance, and integrity spoke volumes to all who knew you. Your legacy lives on in your family and in the players whose lives you touched.

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Sad story that got sadder still. Nice work T.R. and thanks Jeff.

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Johnny Oates was a class guy. He resurrected a moribund franchise and at that point in time was the first manager to give fans reason to cheer. Ron Washington and Buck Showalter were also able to give fans excitement. But Oates started it.

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My Rangers manager rankings: 1. Wash, 2. Oates, 3. Valentine, 4. Buck, 5. Martin

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Wasn’t a Valentine fan but my daughter taught his kids to swim.

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