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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 21 MIN

Ranking the Greatest Coaches & Managers in Sports History | Author Matthew DiBiase

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Welcome back to The Buck Stops Here, the official program of NotInHallOfFame.com and the United States Athletics Hall of Fame!Today, host Kirk Buchner sits down with sports historian, SABR member, and acclaimed author Matthew DiBiase. Matthew is the groundbreaking author behind a series of books that mathematically rank the greatest coaches and general managers across the four major North American sports.In this episode, we dive deep into his latest release, Patriarchs of the Dugout, which makes history by integrating Negro League managers into the official MLB rankings using a unique "plus/minus" metric system. Matthew also shares some shocking reveals from his upcoming NBA coaching book, Men in the Huddle, and explains why legendary managers like Bobby Cox and Tony La Russa missed his Top 10 cut.📚 Check out Matthew DiBiase’s Books (Available on Amazon):• Bench Bosses: The NHL's Greatest Coaches• The Art of the Dealers: The NHL's Greatest General Managers• Lords of the Gridiron: College Football's Greatest Coaches• Lords of the Gridiron Two: Pro Football's Greatest Coaches• Patriarchs of the Dugout: Baseball's Greatest Managers• Men in the Huddle: Pro Basketball's Greatest Coaches (Coming October 1st!)🗳️ VOTE NOW for the USA Athletics Hall of Fame!Help shape Class Number 4 of the greatest American athletes of all time. Your vote counts!👉 Vote here: www.theusahof.com🔗 Connect with the Show:Website: www.NotInHallOfFame.com

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