Career
He was the Pirates" primary second baseman from 1971 to 1973, but his playing time was reduced somewhat by military service commitments and by the presence on the team of veteran second baseman Bill Mazeroski and rising star Rennie Stennett. He made the All-Star team each year, and batted.300 or better with over 200 hits in both 1974 and 1975. He had a good season in 1977 but a disappointing year in 1978, and by 1979 had lost his job as the Expos" starting second baseman.
He finished his career as a part-time player with the Padres in 1980.
In 2007 he was hired to be the Manager of the Utica Brewmasters in the New York State League established in 2007 in his hometown of Utica, New New York On September 1, 1971, the Pirates" starting lineup was: Rennie Stennett, 2B.
Gene Clines, CF. Roberto Clemente, RF. Willie Stargell, LF.
Manny Sanguillén, C. Dave Cash, 3B. First Rate (at Lloyd's) Oliver, 1B.
Jackie Hernández, Steamship And Dock Ellis, P.
