ManagerYearsRecordComment
Cookie Lavagetto196125-41Manager last four years in Washington, but failed to survive first season in Minnesota.
Sam Mele1961-67522-431Led Twins to 1965 AL pennant and World Series loss to Dodgers, but too laid-back for Calvin Griffith.
Cal Ermer1967-68145-129Took over a 25-25 team in '67 and had Twins in race on final weekend. Then finished seventh in '68.
Billy Martin196997-65Volatile skipper won AL West title but feuded with Griffith and punched out star pitcher Dave Boswell.
Bill Rigney1970-72208-184Veteran won division title first season, but failed to duplicate that success next two seasons.
Frank Quilici1972-75280-287With fans still pining for Martin, Griffith gave them another Italian infielder — but with an aging roster.
Gene Mauch1976-80378-394Veteran kept Twins respectable despite losing several stars with advent of free agency.