Jeff Torborg, an ex-major league catcher who managed the New York Mets in 1992 and 1993, died Jan. 19. He was 83. His cause of death was not released.A light-hitting
Torborg won the 1965 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. His tenure as Mets manager was less successful.
As a player, Torborg caught a Sandy Koufax perfect game and Nolan Ryan no-hitter. He managed five MLB clubs over 11 seasons.
The Westfield, N.J., native managed the Mets for less than two seasons and had an extended coaching career with the Yankees in various roles.
Longtime former big league catcher, manager, and broadcaster Jeff Torborg passed away today at age 83, the White Sox announced.
Jeff Torborg, the former catcher who caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game and was the 1990 American League Manager of the Year with the Chicago White Sox, died Sunday. He was 83. The White Sox said on social media that Torborg died in his hometown of Westfield,
On Sunday morning, the news was released that Jeff Torborg, former major-league catcher and long-time MLB coach for several teams (including the New York Yankee
Funeral services were pending Monday for Jeff Torborg, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and California Angels and was on the 1965 Dodgers team that
Jeff Torborg, the father of WCW alumnus Dale Torborg, has passed away. The Daily News is reporting that Jeff, a former baseball player and manager, passed away on Sunday at 83. As a backup catcher, Jeff caught three no-hitters during his playing career, including Sandy Koufax’s perfect game in 1965 against the Chicago Cubs.
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