Phil Regan (1937 – 2026)
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In loving memory of Phil Regan. Born April 6, 1937. Passed away July 8, 2026.
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Phil Regan was an American former professional baseball pitcher, scout, and manager, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and Chicago White Sox; he also managed the Baltimore Orioles. His career in baseball spanned seven decades, with a 13-year playing career from 1960 to 1972, after which he transitioned into coaching in 1974 and spent the next 47 years either coaching or scouting at various levels. His best season and only All-Star appearance came with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1966, when he was nicknamed the Vulture by legendary teammate Sandy Koufax because of his penchant for recording wins as a relief pitcher, going 14-1 with a 1.62 ERA while leading the league in games pitched (48) and saves (21). He compiled a career record of 96-81 with a 3.84 ERA in 551 career games. His coaching career included nine years as the head baseball coach at Grand Valley State University, more than two decades of managing in the Dominican and Venezuelan winter leagues, one season as manager of the Baltimore Orioles in 1995, and work as pitching coach for Seattle, Cleveland, the Cubs and the New York Mets, as well as Team USA at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
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