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Billy Martin on Hall of Fame ballot

Former St. Louis Cardinals Manager Whitey Herzog jokes in the United States team's dugout during 2009 All-Star Futures Game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 12, 2009. Herzog on Tuesday was among 20 former managers, umpires and executives on ballots to be considered for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. (UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt)
Former St. Louis Cardinals Manager Whitey Herzog jokes in the United States team's dugout during 2009 All-Star Futures Game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 12, 2009. Herzog on Tuesday was among 20 former managers, umpires and executives on ballots to be considered for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. (UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt) | License Photo

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Former major-league managers Billy Martin and Whitney Herzog are among 20 people being considered for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010.

Hall of Fame officials Tuesday released two lists of 10 people each to be voted on by Veterans Committee. One list is made up of 10 former managers and umpires while team executive and pioneers of the sport are on the other.

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Martin had a famously fiery career as a five-time manager of the New York Yankees but he also led Minnesota, Detroit, Texas and Oakland while putting together a 1,253-1015 record and winning the 1977 World Series title.

Herzog managed Texas, the Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City and St. Louis to a 1,279-1143 record. His Cardinals won the 1982 World Series.

Other managers on the Hall of Fame list are Charlie Grimm, Davey Johnson, Tom Kelly, Gene Mauch, Danny Murtaugh and Steve O'Neill and umpires include Doug Harvey and Hank O'Day.

Executive on the ballot are: Gene Autry, San Breadon, John Fetzer, Bob Howsam, Ewing Kauffman, John McHale, Marvin Miller, Gabe Paul, Jacob Ruppert and Bill White.

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