At some point in the next few days, Terry Francona will hop on his celebrated scooter, zip along the underground concrete concourses of Progressive Field and leave the ballpark he's called home.
CLEVELAND — At some point in the next few days, Terry Francona will hop on his celebrated scooter, zip along the underground concrete concourses of Progressive Field and leave the ballpark he's called home the past 11 seasons for the final time.
Francona has poured his heart and soul into the game, first as an outfielder who battled through injuries and banged around for 10 seasons with the Expos, Cubs, Reds, Indians and Brewers, and then 23 more as a manager, over 3,600 games.In Birmingham, Alabama, he managed Michael Jordan during his bold swing at a second sport. In Philadelphia, the relentless boos from the city's fervent fans made Francona question his career choice.
There will be a day when Francona also is enshrined in the Hall of Fame, but Cooperstown was never any kind of goal. It's never been about him, one of the many reasons why Francona is so admired. The team has always come first, and Francona's ability to relate to players and fiercely protect them has led to universal praise.
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