Background
Oates, Johnny Lane was born on January 21, 1946 in Sylva, North Carolina, United States.
professional baseball team manager
Oates, Johnny Lane was born on January 21, 1946 in Sylva, North Carolina, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute University.
Player minor league team, Chicago White Sox, 1967; player minor league team, Baltimore Orioles, 1967-1971; player, Baltimore Orioles, 1970, 72; manager minor league team, Baltimore Orioles, 1988; coach, Baltimore Orioles, 1989-1991; manager, Baltimore Orioles, 1991-1994; player, Atlanta Braves, 1973-1975; player, Philadelphia Phillies, 1975-1976; player, Los Angeles Dodgers, 1977-1979; player, New York Yankees, 1980; minor league coach, New York Yankees, 1981-1983; coach, Chicago Cubs, 1984-1987; manager, Texas Rangers, since 1995.
Married Gloria Oates. 3 children.