Frank Lucchesi gets ejected, climbs light tower

June 10, 2019 ~ Sam Gazdziak ~ 2 Comments

So I tried to write a short obituary for Frank Lucchesi, and I failed. Though to be fair, I think it would be pretty hard for anyone to write a short obit on a colorful character whose baseball career lasted for more than 40 years. The one thing I didn't really cover was the fact … Continue reading Frank Lucchesi gets ejected, climbs light tower

Obituary: Frank Lucchesi (1927-2019)

June 10, 2019December 13, 2020 ~ Sam Gazdziak ~ 15 Comments

R.I.P. to Frank Lucchesi, whose 40+ career in professional baseball included a long run as a minor-league manager and three stints as a manager in the major leagues. He died on June 8 at the age of 92. Lucchesi managed the Philadelphia Phillies (1970-72), Texas Rangers (1975-77) and Chicago Cubs (1987). Source: The Ithica Journal, … Continue reading Obituary: Frank Lucchesi (1927-2019)