Phil Regan, Former MLB Pitcher Dubbed ‘The Vulture’ by Sandy Koufax and a Longtime Coach, Dies at 89
The former Dodgers reliever was an All-Star in 1966 and later coached or scouted for six major league organizations.
- Phil Regan, a former Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher and longtime coach, died Wednesday at 89, his attorney Matt Blit confirmed to ESPN.
- Nicknamed "The Vulture" by teammate Sandy Koufax, Regan earned his only All-Star appearance in 1966 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, going 14-1 with a 1.62 ERA.
- Transitioning to coaching in 1974, Regan spent 47 years in the sport, managing the Baltimore Orioles to a 71-73 record in 1995 and coaching for the Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners, and Cleveland.
- The New York Mets hired Regan as interim pitching coach in 2019 at age 82, but he later sued the team and former general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination.
- "His life was dedicated to the game and his family, especially the 18 grandkids that he just adored," Blit said. Regan met his second wife, Lissette, while coaching in Venezuela.
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Usa newsPhil Regan, former MLB pitcher and coach who spent time with the Cubs and White Sox, dies at 89
Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams — including the Cubs and White Sox — over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, died on Wednesday. He was 89.Regan died peacefully of natural causes, his attorney, Matthew Blit, told The Associated Press.Nicknamed "The Vulture" by teammate Sandy Koufax for his penchant for well-timed entries from the bullpen that earned him 58 wins over 446 career…
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Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed ‘The Vulture’ by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89
Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, has died. He was 89. Regan died peacefully of natural causes, according to his attorney, Matthew Blit. Regan was nicknamed “The Vulture” by teammate Sandy Koufax for his penchant for well-timed entries from the bullpen that earned him 58 wins over 446 career relief appearances. He was an All-Star in 1966 …
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Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed 'The Vulture' by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89
Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, has died. He was 89.
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