The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum named Cito Gaston to its 2025 Hall of Game class alongside Dusty Baker, Willie Randolph, and Jerry Manuel, with Tony Reagins receiving the inaugural JL Wilkinson "Innovator" Award. The recognition celebrates Black managerial excellence in Major League Baseball and coincides with the 50th anniversary of Frank Robinson breaking MLB's managerial color barrier in 1975. The designation aligns with the museum's new multi-year theme, "Leaders & Innovators." Gaston compiled a 894-837 record over 12 seasons as Toronto's manager, served as the team's hitting coach in the early 1980s, and became manager in May 1989, leading a turnaround to a division title.
It's game recognizing game. Celebrating Black Managerial Excellence In The Majors. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) is proud to announce that Dusty Baker, Cito Gaston, Willie Randolph, and Jerry Manuel will make up the 2025 Hall of Game Class, with Tony Reagins receiving the inaugural JL Wilkinson "Innovator" Award. Established by the in 2014, the Hall of Game honors former greats who played the game in the spirit and signature style that made Negro Leagues Baseball a fan favorite.
Gaston is the winningest manager in Blue Jays history, compiling a record of 894-837 during his 12 seasons at the helm. He was Toronto's hitting coach in 1982 and was a part of each one of their first five AL East division title. In 1985 he was still in his role as the teams hitting instructor, before taking over the managerial job in May of 1989. He helped the Blue Jays turn their season around and led them to their second division title that year
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