Phil Regan, ex-MLB pitcher and longtime coach, dies at age 89
Phil Regan, the former MLB All-Star pitcher and longtime professional baseball coach, has died at age 89.
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Phil Regan has passed away at 89. His career spanned decades in professional baseball, including his tenure as a pitcher and his extensive work as a coach.
Coverage from MLB.com, ESPN, the Baltimore Sun, Syracuse.com, and WOODTV.com highlights his roles as an All-Star pitcher, a West Michigan native, and his time managing the Orioles during Cal Ripken Jr.'s streak. Reporting characterizes the loss as a significant one for the baseball community.
Details regarding the specific cause of his death or funeral arrangements are not yet specified in the current coverage.
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Quick answers
How old was Phil Regan at the time of his death?
Phil Regan was 89 years old.
What notable role did Phil Regan hold with the Baltimore Orioles?
He served as manager of the Orioles during the period when Cal Ripken Jr. broke his consecutive games played streak.
Was Phil Regan an All-Star athlete?
Yes, coverage identifies him as a former MLB All-Star pitcher.
Coverage (5)
- Former MLB All-Star, longtime coach dies at 89: ‘An absolute gut punch’ Syracuse.com · 6h ago
- Former All-Star pitcher, longtime coach Regan dies at 89 MLB.com · 6h ago
- Phil Regan, Orioles manager when Cal Ripken Jr. broke streak, dies at 89 Baltimore Sun · 6h ago
- West Michigan native and longtime MLB coach dies at 89 WOODTV.com · 6h ago
- Phil Regan, ex-MLB pitcher and longtime coach, dies at age 89 ESPN · 6h ago broke it first
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