Challenges in the Life of Terry Francona in a Detailed Timeline

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Terry Francona

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Terry Francona. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Terry Francona, nicknamed "Tito," is a prominent American professional baseball manager currently managing the Cincinnati Reds. Before that, he managed the Cleveland Indians/Guardians, Boston Red Sox, and Philadelphia Phillies, achieving significant success, particularly with the Red Sox, where he broke their long World Series drought. Prior to his managerial career, Francona was an MLB player from 1981 to 1990, playing for several teams including the Montreal Expos, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, and Milwaukee Brewers. His extensive experience as both a player and manager has solidified his reputation in the baseball world.

2002: Francona Suffers Pulmonary Embolism

In 2002, Terry Francona suffered a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.

2005: Francona Hospitalized with Chest Pains

During the 2005 season, Terry Francona was hospitalized after complaining of severe chest pains, which revealed significantly clogged arteries.

2006: Red Sox Miss Postseason

In 2006, The Red Sox stumbled in the second half of the season after many key players suffered extensive injuries. They finished third in the AL East at 86-76, missing the postseason for the first time since 2002.

July 7, 2017: Francona Undergoes Catheter Ablation

On July 7, 2017, Terry Francona underwent a catheter ablation to correct an irregular heartbeat, causing him to miss the 2017 MLB All-Star Game.

July 2017: Francona Misses Games Due to Health

During July 2017, Terry Francona missed several games due to feeling lightheaded and underwent tests at the Cleveland Clinic.

2017: Indians' 22-Game Win Streak

In 2017, Terry Francona managed the Indians through a successful season, marked by a 22-game win streak spanning from August 24 to September 15. During the 2017 season, Francona also underwent a cardiac ablation.

2020: Francona Misses Season Due to Blood Clotting Issue

During the 2020 season, Terry Francona missed most of the season and all of the postseason due to a blood clotting issue.

2020: Francona's Gastrointestinal Issue

In the 2020 season, Terry Francona dealt with a gastrointestinal issue that led to him managing only 14 games. Sandy Alomar Jr. served as acting manager.

February 2021: Francona Undergoes Toe Surgery

In February 2021, Terry Francona had toe surgery for a staph infection.

July 29, 2021: Francona Steps Aside Due to Health Issues

On July 29, 2021, Terry Francona announced that he would step aside from managing the team for the rest of the year, citing health issues. DeMarlo Hale took over as interim manager.

October 3, 2023: Francona Steps Down as Manager

On October 3, 2023, Terry Francona announced that he was stepping down as manager, again citing health issues.