Jim Fregosi

Baseball player and manager with All-Star accolades

Jim Fregosi - Baseball player and manager with All-Star accolades
Born

April 4th, 1942
83 years ago

Died

2014
11 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player and manager, Fregosi played as a shortstop and third baseman during a career spanning from 1961 to 1978. Notably, Fregosi played the majority of his career with the Los Angeles Angels, where he was selected to six All-Star games. He later transitioned into management, leading teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox. Under his guidance, various teams experienced competitive seasons.

Selected to six All-Star games

Managed the Philadelphia Phillies

Played for the Los Angeles Angels

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