IT IS OFFICIALLY HAPPENING BECAUSE GENE MICHAEL IS GETTING HIS PLAQUE IN MONUMENT PARK!! WE FINALLY SECURED THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES FOR BUILDING THE YANKEE DYNASTY!! I AM ABSOLUTELY THRILLED THAT OUR PERSISTENCE PAID OFF AND I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE HIS LEGACY ETCHED IN STONE FOREVER!!
August 24, 2020
Final supporters
(Note: This petition was started in late August. Tragically, Gene "Stick" Michael passed away on September 7, 2017. This effort will continue).
The next plaque in Yankee Stadium's Monument Park should be to honor Gene "Stick" Michael, a man of many achievements, but most notably as The Architect of the 1996 and forward Yankee Dynasty.
Stick had an MLB career that lasted from 1966 to 1975. His best playing days were as a member of the New York Yankees from 1968 to 1974 during which time he became known as an excellent fielder and master of the hidden ball trick.
Upon retirement he became a Yankee scout and coach. He has been credited by Reggie Jackson for his scouting reports of the 1977 Dodgers that enabled Reggie to hit his three homers in Game 7. In 1978 Stick was a coach on the World Series Championship team.
He was also the manager of the Yankees in 1981 and 1982. In 1990, he was made General Manager and that's when his baseball acumen once again paid major dividends. Prior to then, the Yankees used to build teams by trades and free agent signings. Under Gene's leadership the Yankees began to build teams using organizational youth. Players such as Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte were not only signed or drafted by Stick, but Stick also resisted pressures from ownership to trade away these budding stars for older players. In addition to building from within, he also made some great free agent signings such as pitcher Jimmy Key, and some excellent trades such as the one for Paul O'Neill. Without Gene's leadership there would be no Yankee Dynasty that included 5 world championships from 1996-2009 and there would definitely be no "Core Four".
After his GM career, Gene continued working for the Yankees as VP in charge of Major League Scouting. Since 2003, Gene has been a Vice-President and Senior Adviser. Up until his recent untimely passing, he was still out there evaluating talent and preparing reports. He is widely acclaimed as a baseball genius. He is The Architect and for his accomplishments as a Player, Scout, Coach, Manager and most notably as a Team Executive, the New York Yankees should honor Gene "Stick" Michael with a plaque in Monument Park.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 19, 2020
April 28, 2020
READING THROUGH YOUR STORIES ABOUT STICK MICHAEL GIVES ME HUGE ENERGY TO KEEP FIGHTING FOR THIS PLAQUE!! WE ARE SENDING LETTERS TO THE FRONT OFFICE RIGHT NOW TO ENSURE THEY CANNOT IGNORE THIS LEGACY ANY LONGER!!
August 31, 2017
ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE HAVE SIGNED ON TO HONOR THE LEGENDARY STICK MICHAEL!! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE PROGRESS AND PROVES HOW MUCH THIS MAN MEANS TO THE YANKEE FAITHFUL!!
Reached 100 supporters
August 30, 2017
179 Comments
Gene Michael is the "Godfather to the Core Four." Gene was the mastermind behind the New York Yankees greatest and historical years. With his knowledge and insight, he win six American League Pennants and four World Series.
The architect of the last Yankee dynasty! This Honour is so long overdue. Too bad he is not still alive to absorb all the love and respect Yankee Nation has for him.
Absolutely deserving of Monument Park honors! Man could evaluate talent with the best scouts and could identify who had the intangibles necessary to be a winner. He was a difference-maker!
There is absolutely no question whatsoever Gene Michael should be in monument park! If Yankee Stadium is the house that Ruth built, Gene Michael remodeled it over and over and over again!! They should be working on the plaque as I type!!!
Gene tossed a ball into the 3rd base stands at Game 3 of the 1976 World Series. My dad got it and handed it to me. I still have it. RIP Gene, you are a true Yankee.
One of the greatest ♥️ He deserves it!
I agree. The stick should be in monument park for everything he has done for the Yankees. I know George Steinbrenner would agree w this if still alive . Rip!
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IT IS OFFICIALLY HAPPENING BECAUSE GENE MICHAEL IS GETTING HIS PLAQUE IN MONUMENT PARK!! WE FINALLY SECURED THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES FOR BUILDING THE YANKEE DYNASTY!! I AM ABSOLUTELY THRILLED THAT OUR PERSISTENCE PAID OFF AND I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE HIS LEGACY ETCHED IN STONE FOREVER!!
August 24, 2020
Final supporters
(Note: This petition was started in late August. Tragically, Gene "Stick" Michael passed away on September 7, 2017. This effort will continue).
The next plaque in Yankee Stadium's Monument Park should be to honor Gene "Stick" Michael, a man of many achievements, but most notably as The Architect of the 1996 and forward Yankee Dynasty.
Stick had an MLB career that lasted from 1966 to 1975. His best playing days were as a member of the New York Yankees from 1968 to 1974 during which time he became known as an excellent fielder and master of the hidden ball trick.
Upon retirement he became a Yankee scout and coach. He has been credited by Reggie Jackson for his scouting reports of the 1977 Dodgers that enabled Reggie to hit his three homers in Game 7. In 1978 Stick was a coach on the World Series Championship team.
He was also the manager of the Yankees in 1981 and 1982. In 1990, he was made General Manager and that's when his baseball acumen once again paid major dividends. Prior to then, the Yankees used to build teams by trades and free agent signings. Under Gene's leadership the Yankees began to build teams using organizational youth. Players such as Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte were not only signed or drafted by Stick, but Stick also resisted pressures from ownership to trade away these budding stars for older players. In addition to building from within, he also made some great free agent signings such as pitcher Jimmy Key, and some excellent trades such as the one for Paul O'Neill. Without Gene's leadership there would be no Yankee Dynasty that included 5 world championships from 1996-2009 and there would definitely be no "Core Four".
After his GM career, Gene continued working for the Yankees as VP in charge of Major League Scouting. Since 2003, Gene has been a Vice-President and Senior Adviser. Up until his recent untimely passing, he was still out there evaluating talent and preparing reports. He is widely acclaimed as a baseball genius. He is The Architect and for his accomplishments as a Player, Scout, Coach, Manager and most notably as a Team Executive, the New York Yankees should honor Gene "Stick" Michael with a plaque in Monument Park.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 19, 2020
April 28, 2020
READING THROUGH YOUR STORIES ABOUT STICK MICHAEL GIVES ME HUGE ENERGY TO KEEP FIGHTING FOR THIS PLAQUE!! WE ARE SENDING LETTERS TO THE FRONT OFFICE RIGHT NOW TO ENSURE THEY CANNOT IGNORE THIS LEGACY ANY LONGER!!
August 31, 2017
ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE HAVE SIGNED ON TO HONOR THE LEGENDARY STICK MICHAEL!! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE PROGRESS AND PROVES HOW MUCH THIS MAN MEANS TO THE YANKEE FAITHFUL!!
Reached 100 supporters
August 30, 2017
179 Comments
When you talk about "Pride of the Yankees" Gene "Stick" Michael is at the top of the list. One of the sharpest baseball minds whose successes were endless. His contributions on and off the field make him the perfect member of Monument Park! He belongs amongst his friends, colleagues, and teammates.
Gene Michael is the "Godfather to the Core Four." Gene was the mastermind behind the New York Yankees greatest and historical years. With his knowledge and insight, he win six American League Pennants and four World Series.
The architect of the last Yankee dynasty! This Honour is so long overdue. Too bad he is not still alive to absorb all the love and respect Yankee Nation has for him.
Absolutely deserving of Monument Park honors! Man could evaluate talent with the best scouts and could identify who had the intangibles necessary to be a winner. He was a difference-maker!
There is absolutely no question whatsoever Gene Michael should be in monument park! If Yankee Stadium is the house that Ruth built, Gene Michael remodeled it over and over and over again!! They should be working on the plaque as I type!!!
Gene tossed a ball into the 3rd base stands at Game 3 of the 1976 World Series. My dad got it and handed it to me. I still have it. RIP Gene, you are a true Yankee.
One of the greatest ♥️ He deserves it!
I agree. The stick should be in monument park for everything he has done for the Yankees. I know George Steinbrenner would agree w this if still alive . Rip!
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When you talk about "Pride of the Yankees" Gene "Stick" Michael is at the top of the list. One of the sharpest baseball minds whose successes were endless. His contributions on and off the field make him the perfect member of Monument Park! He belongs amongst his friends, colleagues, and teammates.