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Don Zimmer was an American professional baseball player, coach, and manager who spent more than 60 years in the game. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1931, Zimmer began his baseball career in the minor leagues in 1949, playing for several teams before making his Major League debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1954. He went on to play for several other teams, including the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs, before retiring as a player in 1965.
After his playing career ended, Zimmer stayed in baseball as a coach and manager. He served as a coach for the Montreal Expos and Boston Red Sox before being hired as the manager of the San Diego Padres in 1972. He later managed the Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, and New York Yankees, leading the Yankees to a World Series championship in 1996 as Joe Torre's bench coach. Zimmer was beloved by players and fans alike for his fiery personality and his love of the game.
Throughout his career, Zimmer was known for his vast knowledge of the game and his dedication to his craft. He was a mentor to countless players and coaches, and his impact on the game of baseball cannot be overstated. Zimmer passed away in 2014 at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Don Zimmer (DON ZIMMER NEW YORK Yankees Game Worn 1998 World Series Patch SIGNED Jersey .) was sold in August 2025 for $2,319.99 while the cheapest item (1994 Topps Archives Ultimate '54 #258 Don Zimmer Dodgers Signed Auto) found a new owner for $0.01 in July 2022. The month with the most items sold (56) was June 2014 with an average selling price of $15.88 for an autographed item of Don Zimmer. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2018 with $69.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was May 2018. In average, an autographed item from Don Zimmer is worth $17.50.
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Latest News about Don Zimmer
Late Zimmer becomes 1st member of Rays' HOF (04/02/2023): The late Don Zimmer has become the first person in the Rays' Hall of Fame. 
All the reasons everyone loved Don Zimmer (06/04/2020): He might not have looked the part, with that moon face, but Zimmer was a baseball genius. And he was revered every step of the way, for his smarts, his toughness and his humor. Rays retire Don Zimmer's No. 66 on opening day (04/06/2015): The Rays retired No. 66 on Monday, the number worn by the late Don Zimmer. He served as senior baseball adviser for the club for more than a decade. Why widow of beloved Yankees coach Don Zimmer will add to scrapbooks she kept fo (04/06/2015): Joe Torre's bench coach, who passed away in 2014, is still making news Don Zimmer’s wife chronicled every moment of her husband’s career (04/06/2015): And it tells us a little bit, I think, about the humanity of people who are famous.
Older News Stories about Don Zimmer
Rays to retire Don Zimmer's No. 66 before April 6 opener (03/2015): ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays will honor former longtime senior adviser Don Zimmer by retiring uniform No. 66 before their April 6 season opener against Baltimore. Rays dedicate 'Don Zimmer Way' path at spring complex (02/2015): Before the Rays took the field Saturday for their first full-squad workout at Charlotte Sports Park, the late Don Zimmer was honored in a brief ceremony. A "Don Zimmer Way" sign will now designate a path within the complex. Do Yankees fans still hold a grudge against Pedro Martinez for Don Zimmer incide (01/2015): Pedro Martinez still holds a grudge against Jorge Posada. Have Yankees fans forgiven him for the 2003 ALCS incident? Don Zimmer, Fort Lauderdale architect, dies at 71 (12/2014): Don Zimmer teased his friends that his career path started as a newborn. Baseball legend Don Zimmer honored in Windham (11/2014): Stars from around the baseball diamond were in New Hampshire Friday to honor the late Don Zimmer, a major league legend who had a special connection to Windham. Zobrist named Don Zimmer Most Valuable Player (09/2014): The Tampa Bay chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of American announced its annual award winners before Friday's game at Tropicana Field, with the top individual award now honoring a late baseball legend and close friend. Baseball roundup: Longtime player, coach, executive Don Zimmer dies (06/2014): Don Zimmer, a popular fixture in professional baseball for 66 years as a manager, player, coach and executive, died Wednesday. He was 83. Don Zimmer remains hospitalized following surgery (04/2014): Senior advisor Don Zimmer remains hospitalized in St. Petersburg following April 16 heart surgery to repair a leaky valve. Zimmer, 83, is on a ventilator, son Tom said, but making slow progress toward breathing on his own. Must See: Rays introduce Flex Pack deal to Don Zimmer (03/2014): To promote the new deal, the Rays shot this adorable clip of Rays senior advisor Don Zimmer getting his Flex Pack Card and what it's used for. Hot Clicks: The evolution of Don Zimmer (02/2014): Rays Index created this chart showing the different teams Don Zimmer has been with in his 66 years of professional baseball. SI has been covering Zimmer since his playing days with the Brooklyn Dodgers so I dug into the Vault to find these classic images of the baseball icon. Don Zimmer, 81, to return as Rays' adviser (11/2012): ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Don Zimmer, who has been in professional baseball for 65 years, has agreed to return next season as senior baseball adviser for the Tampa Bay Rays. Don Zimmer's granddaughter promoted to Amherst's interim head softball coach (08/2012): AMHERST, Mass. (AP) -- Whitney Mollica Goldstein, the granddaughter of Tampa Bay Rays senior adviser and coach Don Zimmer, has been promoted to interim head softball coach at Amherst. Catching Up With Baseball Lifer — and Original Met — Don Zimmer (03/2012): This coming season will be Don Zimmer's 64th in professional baseball. PHOTO: Here's The Awesome Don Zimmer Teddy Bear The Rays Will Be Giving Away (02/2012): Don Zimmer, the former manager of the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs (among others), current coach of the Tampa Bay Rays , and one-time dance partner for Pedro Martinez, will be celebrating his 63rd year in professional baseball this season.
