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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