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John McNamara

American baseball player and coach (1932-2020) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 88

John Francis McNamara was an American professional baseball player, manager and coach. After spending over 15 years in the minor leagues as a catcher and player-manager, McNamara helmed six Major League Baseball (MLB) teams for all or parts of 19 seasons between 1969 and 1996.

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He managed the 1986 Boston Red Sox to the American League pennant, and was named the league's "Manager of the Year" by both the BBWAA and The Sporting News.

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Lived 1932 to 2020 · aged 88

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