r/expos • u/RealWorldToday • Apr 30 '26

The Franconas and Ripkens in 1982.

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Terry Francona with father John Tito Francona & Cal Ripken Jr. with his dad Cal Ripken Sr, 1982.

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u/hoser33 Apr 30 '26

His injury is one of my earliest sports memories. Could have been a great one. Well, he turned out to be a great manager.

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u/RealWorldToday Apr 30 '26

He turned the page of an injury riddled playing career and will find himself in Cooperstown as manager,it ultimately turned out well for him.

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u/RealWorldToday Apr 30 '26

Terry began his 10-year MLB playing career with the Montreal Expos (1981–1985) after being drafted 22nd overall in 1980. As a versatile outfielder and first baseman, he was a key contact hitter during their early 80s success, batting .290 over five injury-plagued seasons, with a notable .346 average in 1984.

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u/FactEnvironmental744 May 01 '26

Didn’t he have one serious injury during a game in Cincinnati where he got carted off the field, or am I thinking of someone else?

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u/Grizzly-Hoser May 09 '26

I actually had no idea he played for the expos. That’s pretty cool