Phil Regan Passes Away
Phil Regan, a veteran MLB pitcher, coach, and manager known for his tenure with several professional teams, has died at age 89.
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Phil Regan has died at the age of 89. Coverage from AP News, CBS News, NJ.com, the Baltimore Sun, and MLB Trade Rumors highlights his lengthy involvement in the sport.
Outlets note his nickname, "The Vulture," a moniker attributed to Sandy Koufax. Reporting also mentions his time managing the Orioles during the period when Cal Ripken Jr. broke the consecutive games played record.
Future reports may provide additional details regarding memorial services or specific career milestones. Coverage does not yet specify a cause of death.
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Quick answers
How old was Phil Regan?
Phil Regan was 89 years old at the time of his death.
What MLB teams was Regan associated with in reports?
Reporting identifies his work with the New York Mets as a pitching coach and the Baltimore Orioles as a manager.
Why was he nicknamed 'The Vulture'?
The nickname was given to him by Sandy Koufax, according to coverage.
Coverage (5)
- Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed 'The Vulture' by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89 AP News · 46d ago
- Former Mets pitching coach dies at 89 NJ.com · 46d ago
- Phil Regan, Orioles manager when Cal Ripken Jr. broke streak record, dies at 89 Baltimore Sun · 46d ago
- Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed 'The Vulture' by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89 CBS News · 46d ago
- Phil Regan Passes Away MLB Trade Rumors · 46d ago
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