Career Coaching Record
MLB 1967-1988
Win-Loss
1571–1451
Win %
.520
Championships
2
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May 4, 1980May 4, 1980
On a sunny day at Stade Olympique on May 4, 1980, the San Francisco Giants...
1980 San Francisco Giants vs Montreal Expos - Radio Broadcast / On a sunny day at Stade Olympique on May 4, 1980, the San Francisco Giants faced off against the Montreal Expos in a match that saw starting pitchers John Montefusco for the Giants and Steve Rogers for the Expos. At this point in the season, both teams were aiming to improve their standings, with the Giants looking to leverage their offensive strengths and the Expos hoping to capitalize on their home-field advantage. The game not only featured these seasoned pitchers but also notable players like Jack Clark and Willie McCovey for the Giants, each bringing a season of mixed successes and challenges that added layers to the day’s expectations.
The game unfolded with the Giants setting a strong pace, initiating their scoring in the very first inning and gradually building their lead. Key offensive plays included a double by Terry Whitfield that drove in two runs early, setting the tone for the Giants. The middle innings remained relatively quiet, with both teams' pitchers working hard to stifle batters. However, the Giants broke through again in the seventh and eighth innings, significantly extending their lead thanks to strategic hits and capitalizing on an error by the Expos’ Warren Cromartie. This surge was highlighted by important RBIs from players like Jack Clark, who continued to be instrumental throughout the game.
The final score of 8-4 reflected a well-earned victory for the Giants, with the Expos unable to close the gap despite late efforts including a double by Ron LeFlore that spurred a brief rally. This game mirrored broader seasonal trends for both teams, with the Giants showing flashes of the potential that often went unrealized throughout the season, while the Expos grappled with consistency.
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Jul 30, 1978Jul 30, 1978
On July 30, 1978, the Montreal Expos faced off against the Atlanta Braves at Atlanta-Fulton...
1978 Montreal Expos vs Atlanta Braves - Radio Broadcast / On July 30, 1978, the Montreal Expos faced off against the Atlanta Braves at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. The Expos, under the management of Dick Williams, were having a solid season and were in contention in the National League East. The Braves, managed by Bobby Cox, were struggling in the lower half of the National League West standings. The game featured Woodie Fryman starting for the Expos and Tom Boggs for the Braves. Montreal had been experiencing standout performances from players like Andre Dawson and Gary Carter, while the Braves were looking for consistent contributions from their young talent, including Bob Horner.
The game quickly became one-sided as the Expos' offense exploded early. Andre Dawson and Larry Parrish both hit multiple home runs, leading an offensive onslaught that saw the Expos score eight runs in the third inning alone. Dawson's power and Parrish's consistent hitting overwhelmed the Braves' pitching staff, which included relievers Craig Skok and Rick Mahler, who struggled to contain the Expos' lineup. Fryman, on the mound for Montreal, delivered a dominant performance, keeping the Braves scoreless and allowing only seven hits throughout the game.
The Expos ultimately triumphed with a staggering 19-0 victory, highlighted by their 28 hits and eight home runs. This win was a reflection of the Expos' strong season, which saw them finishing second in the National League East, just short of the playoffs. Key players like Dawson and Carter continued to be pivotal throughout the season, earning accolades for their performances. The Braves, on the other hand, continued their rebuilding phase, looking ahead to future seasons for improvement.
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1957
When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, they replaced it with the...
/ When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, they replaced it with the Sporting News Guide in 1943, a companion publication to the Sporting News Register, which began publication in 1940. After A.S Barnes stopped publication of their guide (successor to the long-running Spalding Baseball Guide), the Sporting News Guide became the official MLB guide.
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1957
The booklets were published and distributed by various companies through local retailers, who would often rebrand them. While many of...
/ The booklets were published and distributed by various companies through local retailers, who would often rebrand them. While many of the booklets have slight variations in content, they orginate from Pearson Corporation. There was a alternate version of the fact book that is most often seen with "Kessler Whiskey" branding. The Kessler books tended to be a little larger format with a higher quality paper. Publication features team rosters, previews, major & minor league schedules, stadium diagrams, team logos, MLB records, Hall of Fame, World Series results, etc.
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1959
When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, they replaced it with the...
/ When Sporting News halted printing of the long running Sporting News Record Book in 1942, they replaced it with the Sporting News Guide in 1943, a companion publication to the Sporting News Register, which began publication in 1940. After A.S Barnes stopped publication of their guide (successor to the long-running Spalding Baseball Guide), the Sporting News Guide became the official MLB guide.
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1977
The 1942 edition was devoted entirely to major league playing records as compiled by Leonard Gettelson. ONE FOR THE BOOK,...
/ The 1942 edition was devoted entirely to major league playing records as compiled by Leonard Gettelson. ONE FOR THE BOOK, which was first published in 1949, was a continuation of the 1942 Dope Book.
There was at least one "Al Schracht Dope Book" Published by Sporting News in 1944. This edition consisted of dozens of colorful short news snippets with cartoon illustrations, followed by statistics and writeups of current Hall of Famers and past World Series'.
The Dope Book from 1948 thru 1985 was of an entirely different format. It featured a wide spectrum of articles and statistics. Several features, such as Club Rosters and All Star Game Records, were carried yearly for many years.
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Oct 1, 1984
Game Program commemorating baseball's World Series, the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB) in North America.
Contested...
/ Game Program commemorating baseball's World Series, the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB) in North America.
Contested since 1903 between the American League (AL) champion team and the National League (NL) champion team, the winner of the World Series championship is determined through a best-of-seven playoff, and the winning team is awarded the Commissioner's Trophy. As the series is played during the fall season in North America, it is sometimes referred to as the Fall Classic.