John McNamara (baseball)

John Francis McNamara (June 4, 1932  July 28, 2020) 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. He directed the 1986 Boston Red Sox to the American League pennant, and was named his league's "Manager of the Year" by both the BBWAA and The Sporting News.

John McNamara
McNamara managing the Red Sox in 1986
Manager
Born: (1932-06-04)June 4, 1932
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Died: July 28, 2020(2020-07-28) (aged 88)
Brentwood, Tennessee, U.S.
Career statistics
Games2,395
Win–loss record1,160–1,233–2
Winning %.485
Teams
As manager

As coach

  • Oakland Athletics (1968–1969)
  • San Francisco Giants (1971–1973)
  • California Angels (1978)
Career highlights and awards
  • AL Manager of the Year (1986)
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