Billy Martin

On this date in 1979, Billy Martin issues a public apology to Reno sportswriter, Ray Hagar with whom he brawled last November. Hagar had filed suit for assault, leading to an out-of-court settlement.

"If you approach Billy Martin right, he's ok. I avoid him altogether." - Ron Guidry

Billy Martin

On this date in 1952, Billy Martin gets into a fight with Jimmy Piersall of the Red Sox in the tunnel under the stands at Fenway Park.

On this date in 1979, Billy Martin issues a public apology to Reno sportswriter, Ray Hagar with whom he brawled last November. Hagar filed suit for assault, leading to an out-of-court settlement.

"I'm no fighter. I never started a fight in my life. But I've never walked away from one when someone jumped me."