Ed, who served the Athletics as a coach last season, takes over the managerial reins of the club in 1963. A former pitching ace, the lefty won 166 ballgames during his big league career. In 1937, Ed began his professional career at first base. Switching to the mound, the hurler was brought up to the Chicago White Sox in 1944. Ed was traded to the New York Yankees in 1948 and he immediately became one of their stars. In '51, Ed won two World Series games, allowing only 1 earned run in 18 innings. During the 1951 season, the southpaw won 21 ballgames and pitched in the All-Star game. In 1956, Ed managed the Richmond Virginians in the International League. In '60 & '61, the former hill whiz was the pitching coach for the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins.