- Leo Durocher

In 1946, Leo Durocher was in his eighth season as manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. This year marked Durocher's return to the dugout after World War II had significantly impacted baseball rosters. The Dodgers were coming off a strong 1945 season where they finished 87-67, and expectations were high for the team's performance in 1946.

The 1946 season would prove to be Durocher's last full season with the Dodgers. Under his leadership, the team finished tied for first place with the  ...