Terry Francona Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Terry Francona Memorabilia & Collectibles

 

 

Terry Jon Francona was born in April 22, 1959 in Aberdeen, South Dakota and also known as "Tito" among his circle. Terry is a Major League Baseball manager. Francona has handled the Boston Red Sox starting in 2004. While growing up outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania he was exposed to baseball at New Brighton, Pennsylvania High School where he did good under his mentor and coach Greg "Faz" Fazio. Terry was the son of Tito Francona, also a player for the majors during the period from 1956 to 1970.

 

During a 1980 amateur draft by the Montreal Expos ,he was drafted during the first round of the University of Arizona but it was also in this year that his team won the College World Series and then awarded as the team's Most Outstanding Player. He is left-handed and his career rose up to the point of playing in the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies . Throughout the seasons, Francona experienced different positions but mostly known as first base and also popular as a contact hitter.

 

Francona also became a major league coach for the team Detroit Tigers in 1996 together with Buddy Bell and in 2004, the Red Sox appointed him as club manager. Francona is married to Jacque Lang and has four children namely Nicholas, Alyssa, Leah, and Jamie. Residing in Brookline, Massachusetts, this coach is a family man and a coach by heart. Autographed jersey, photos, hats, caps, visors and bats are available at sportsmemorabilia.com for this MLB great!

 

About Terry Francona:

Terry Francona (full name: Terry Jon Francona; Tito) played first baseman, pinch hitter and outfielder from 1981 until 1990 for the Montreal Expos, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers. He played for the Expos from 1981 - 1985, Cubs in 1986, Reds in 1987, Indians in 1988 and Brewers from 1989 - 1990. Over 10 seasons, he played 707 games, hit 16 home runs, drove in 163 runs, and stole 12 bases. Born on April 22, 1959 in Aberdeen, SD, Francona stands 6' 1" and weighs 190 lb. He attended New Brighton (New Brighton, PA) high school and was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 1st round (22nd pick) of the 1980 amateur draft. His debut was on August 19, 1981 and he played his final game on April 19, 1990. Over his career, Francona made $1,120,000. Common misspellings of his name include Terry Jon Terry Tito Francona.