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How old was Tito Francona when he was born?
Tito Francona was born on Saturday, November 4, 1933, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Francona was 22 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 17, 1956, with the Baltimore Orioles.
What team did Francona play for in 1959?
On March 21, 1959, he was traded to the Cleveland Indians for Larry Doby, the second trade involving the two. Regardless of his desire for more playing time, Francona began the 1959 season as a pinch hitter and utility man with his new franchise.
How did Francona start his career with the Indians?
Cleveland Indians. Regardless of his desire for more playing time, Francona began the 1959 season as a pinch hitter and utility man with his new franchise. After going five-for-nine with a home run in a June 7 doubleheader with the New York Yankees, Francona replaced Jim Piersall as Cleveland’s starting center fielder.
What year did the Cardinals buy the Braves?
December 15, 1964: Purchased by the St. Louis Cardinals from the Cleveland Indians. April 10, 1967: Purchased by the Philadelphia Phillies from the St. Louis Cardinals. June 12, 1967: Purchased by the Atlanta Braves from the Philadelphia Phillies. August 22, 1969: Purchased by the Oakland Athletics from the Atlanta Braves.
When did Terry Francona manage the Cleveland Indians?
Today in Tribe History: April 22, 1959 : Indians manager and former designated hitter Terry Francona is 3/26 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Today in Tribe History: March 21, 1959 : Cleveland and Detroit swap outfielders, as Indians general manager
Who was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the White Sox?
December 3, 1957: Traded by the Baltimore Orioles with Billy Goodman and Ray Moore to the Chicago White Sox for Larry Doby, Jack Harshman, Russ Heman and Jim Marshall. June 15, 1958: Traded by the Chicago White Sox with Bill Fischer to the Detroit Tigers for Ray Boone and Bob Shaw.
When did Francona hit his first home run?
On March 26, 1961, Francona hit a home run during a spring training exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox at Hi Corbett Field.