Gerry Hunsicker
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Gerald Hunsicker (born June 10, 1950, in Collegeville, Pennsylvania) is the senior vice president, baseball operations for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League baseball. Hunsicker has been an executive with the New York Mets and the general manager of the Houston Astros from November 1995 until the end of the 2004 campaign.[1]
[edit] Biography
Hunsicker received a master's degree in education from Florida International University in Miami, Florida, in 1976. From 1975-1978, he was an assistant coach of the FIU baseball team, before entering professional baseball. From 1988-1992, he held various positions with the New York Mets including director of minor league operations and assistant general manager.
During his tenure as general manager, the Astros won their division four times and placed second five times. The team reached the World Series in 2005.
In 2005, he was recognized by FIU as one of its outstanding alumni. He received his bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
[edit] References
- ^ "Astros GM Hunsicker steps down; Cards dismiss hitting coach". USA Today. AP. 1 November 2004. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2004-11-01-roundup_x.htm. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
| Preceded by Bob Watson |
Houston Astros General Manager 1995–2004 |
Succeeded by Tim Purpura |
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