Friday, January 8, 2010

Final Card: Bobby Bragan

Bobby Bragan (#476) was a player, manager, and baseball executive.

He played for the Phillies and Dodgers in the 1940s.

In addition to managing in the minors, Bragan managed 3 big-league teams: the Pirates (1956-1957), the Indians (1958) and the Braves (1963-1966). In 1966, he was fired after 112 games.



After his managing days were over, Bragan became the president of the Texas League in 1969, and president of the National Association of Minor League Baseball in 1975.


More on Bobby Bragan here
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