Jeff Torborg, Los Angeles Dodgers
A manager for the Mets for two seasons in the 1990s who played 10 seasons as a catcher for the Dodgers and Angels has passed away at age 83.
Jeff Torborg, a former Mets manager who also spent a decade coaching with the Yankees, has died. The MLB lifer, who was a catcher during his playing days, was 83. No cause of death was announced, but Torborg was said to have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in recent years.
Longtime former big league catcher, manager, and broadcaster Jeff Torborg passed away today at age 83, the White Sox announced.
Torborg, who had a 10-year career as a catcher, caught Sandy Koufax’s perfect game and Bill Singer’s no-hitter. A New Jersey native, Torborg played for the Dodgers and Angels before embarking on managerial and coaching career. In his final years, Torborg battled Parkinson’s Disease.
As a player, Torborg caught a Sandy Koufax perfect game and Nolan Ryan no-hitter. He managed five MLB clubs over 11 seasons.
Jeff Torborg, the former catcher who caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game, managed the Mets for two seasons and was the 1990 AL Manager of the Year with the Chicago White Sox, died Sunday. He was 83. The White Sox said on social media that Torborg died in his hometown of Westfield, New Jersey. A cause of death wasn't given.
Jeff Torborg, who played 10 seasons in the major leagues and managed in parts of 11 more, died on Sunday. He was 83. The Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians and
Jeff Torborg, who played 10 seasons in the major leagues and managed in parts of 11 more, died on Sunday. He was 83. The Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians and Miami Marlins were among those who offered condolences on social media.
NEW JERSEY, USA — Jeff Torborg, the former catcher who caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game and was the 1990 AL manager of the year with the Chicago White Sox, died Sunday. He was 83. The White Sox said on social media that Torborg died in his hometown of Westfield, New Jersey. A cause of death wasn't given.
Jeff Torborg, the Dodgers catcher who caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game in 1965 and was a manager of the year with the Chicago White Sox, dies at 83.
Jeff Torborg, who caught three no-hitters as a player and was the 1990 American League Manager of the Year with the White Sox, passed away Sunday. He was 83. Torborg spent 10 seasons as a Major League catcher,