Phil Regan, ex-MLB pitcher and longtime coach, dies at age 89
The baseball community mourns the loss of Phil Regan, a former All-Star pitcher and longtime coach, who has died at age 89.
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Phil Regan, an ex-MLB pitcher and veteran coach, has passed away at the age of 89. His career spanned roles as a player and a coach for multiple organizations.
Coverage from MLB.com, ESPN, and the New York Post highlights his status as a former All-Star and his time as a pitching coach for the Mets. Yahoo Sports notes he was dubbed 'The Vulture' by Sandy Koufax, while the Baltimore Sun emphasizes his role as Orioles manager during Cal Ripken Jr.'s streak-breaking game.
Reports focus on his professional legacy across various MLB roles, including his tenure as a manager and coach.
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At what age did Phil Regan die?
Phil Regan died at age 89.
What was Phil Regan's nickname?
According to Yahoo Sports, Sandy Koufax dubbed him 'The Vulture'.
Which teams did Regan coach or manage?
Coverage mentions him as a pitching coach for the Mets and the manager of the Orioles.
Coverage (7)
- Former MLB All-Star, Manager, Coach Phil Regan Dies at 89 Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
- Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed 'The Vulture' by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89 CBS News · 8h ago
- Former All-Star pitcher, longtime coach Regan dies at 89 MLB.com · 8h ago
- Phil Regan, Orioles manager when Cal Ripken Jr. broke streak, dies at 89 Baltimore Sun · 8h ago
- Former Mets pitching coach, ex-MLBer Phil Regan dead at 89 New York Post · 8h ago
- Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed 'The Vulture' by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89 Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
- Phil Regan, ex-MLB pitcher and longtime coach, dies at age 89 ESPN · 8h ago
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