By 1933, Harris was two year into retirement as a player and still going strong as manager of the Tigers. Harris guided five teams in his 29-year managerial career, winning three American League pennants and two World Series titles. Though his 2,158 career wins rank seventh on the all-time list, he remains the only manager in the top ten to finish with a losing record (2,158-2,219).

Cecil Travis had his best years while playing for Bucky Harris and the Senators. Especially outstanding was Travis’ 1941 campaign in which he led the league in hits in a season that Ted Williams hit .406 and Joe DiMaggio hit in 56 straight. Here Travis recalls Harris, saying, “He was a very good manager and I enjoyed playing for him. All he ask of you was give your best always on the playing field.” Travis himself is considered a Hall of Fame candidate.