Mayo Smith from the Chronology

Oct 2, 1970 - Billy Martin is announced as the new Tiger manager‚ replacing Mayo Smith‚ who was fired a day earlier. The A's Charlie Finley fires manager John McNamara and replaces him with Dick Williams.

Oct 2, 1968 - or the first time in history‚ two soon-to-be-named MVPs oppose each other. St. Louis Bob Gibson is nearly untouchable with a WS-record 17 strikeouts and a 4-0 win over Denny McLain. Detroit manager Mayo Smith moves Gold Glove CF Mickey Stanley to SS‚ improving his offense by opening a spot for Al Kaline.

Oct 3, 1966 - Mayo Smith signs a 2-year contract to manage the Tigers.

Sep 29, 1958 - Mayo Smith signs as the new Reds manager‚ replacing Birdie Tebbetts‚ who resigned on August 14th.

Jul 22, 1958 - The Phillies replace manager Mayo Smith with Eddie Sawyer‚ who had managed the club l948-52.

Oct 14, 1954 - The Phils name Mayo Smith to succeed interim manager Terry Moore as their manager for 1955.