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.
In 2002, Terry Francona suffered a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.
During the 2005 season, Terry Francona was hospitalized after complaining of severe chest pains, which revealed significantly clogged arteries.
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.
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.
During July 2017, Terry Francona missed several games due to feeling lightheaded and underwent tests at the Cleveland Clinic.
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.
During the 2020 season, Terry Francona missed most of the season and all of the postseason due to a blood clotting 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.
In February 2021, Terry Francona had toe surgery for a staph infection.
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.
On October 3, 2023, Terry Francona announced that he was stepping down as manager, again citing health issues.
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