Sam was another member of the Greatest Generation. As a WW2 veteran not released from the Marines until 1946, he arguably missed 3 seasons of playing time at the peak of his physical abilities. Thank you to Sam and all the veterans who protect all of the rest of us.
Go to the managerial link. Sam had an outstanding win, loss record over a number of years.
Given his great record with the Twins, I wonder why he never had another managerial job.