Terry Francona

Cincinnati Reds Hire Italian American Terry Francona as Manager

The Cincinnati Reds hired Italian American and former Italian American Baseball Foundation honoree Terry Francona as manager. Francona, 65, returns after leaving the Guardians following the 2023 season, bringing a 1,950-1,672 record across 23 seasons and World Series titles with the Red Sox in 2004 and 2007.

Terry Francona Named American League Manager of the Year

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Terry Francona, manager of the Cleveland Guardians, led baseball’s youngest team to a division title and was named American League Manager of the Year for the third time. Francona called the recognition a huge honor, and the achievement was celebrated as a distinction shared by Italian American managers and coaches.

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Cincinnati Reds Hire Italian American Terry Francona as Manager

Terry Francona Named American League Manager of the Year