Major League baseball had four managers of Italian descent in 2005 and will add at least one more (Sam Perlozzo) for the 2006 season. These four managers have been very successful, leading their teams to post season play:
Terry Francona Red Sox 95 - 67
Mike Scioscia Angels 95 - 67
Joe Torre Yankees 95 - 67
Tony La Russa Cardinals 100 - 62
Sam Perlozzo
Two are ex catchers (Torre and Scioscia), one a outfielder/first baseman (Francona) and the other an infielder (LaRussa).
LaRussa has led his teams to win four pennants and one World Series. He has been selected as the Manager of the Year four times.
Joe Torre’s teams have won seven pennants and four World Series. He was selected Manager of the Year four times.
Nike Scioscia’s teams have won one pennant and one World Series and he was named Manager of the Year once, in 2002.
Terry, a rather newcomer to the group has won one World Series.
This group has accomplished so much and who knows one of them might lead their team to the 2005 World Series (Scioscia and LaRussa are still in the running)
My hats off to them as we celebrate Italian-American Heritage month.
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