Phil Regan
MLB pitcher and pitching coach
- Lifespan
- April 6, 1937 – July 8, 2026Apr 6, 1937 – Jul 8, 2026
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Key moments and achievements from Phil Regan's life.
Phil was born
Signing
Left Western Michigan University after one year to sign with the Detroit Tigers organization for a bonus of $2,700, beginning a professional career that would last 65 years.
Signing
Left Western Michigan University after one year to sign with the Detroit Tigers organization for a bonus of $2,700, beginning a professional career that would last 65 years.
Trade
Detroit traded Regan to the Dodgers for infielder Dick Tracewski, a move that turned him into a full-time reliever and set up his breakout 1966 season.
Trade
Detroit traded Regan to the Dodgers for infielder Dick Tracewski, a move that turned him into a full-time reliever and set up his breakout 1966 season.
Award
Went 14-1 with a 1.62 ERA and a league-leading 21 saves, earned his only All-Star selection, and was named the Sporting News' NL Reliever of the Year and NL Comeback Player of the Year.
Award
Went 14-1 with a 1.62 ERA and a league-leading 21 saves, earned his only All-Star selection, and was named the Sporting News' NL Reliever of the Year and NL Comeback Player of the Year.
Coaching appointment
Began a nine-year run as head coach of Grand Valley State's baseball program, compiling a 176-153 record and winning two Great Lakes Conference titles; the university inducted him into its athletics Hall of Fame in 1989.
Coaching appointment
Began a nine-year run as head coach of Grand Valley State's baseball program, compiling a 176-153 record and winning two Great Lakes Conference titles; the university inducted him into its athletics Hall of Fame in 1989.
Olympics
As Team USA's pitching coach at the Sydney Olympics, was on the bench for a 4-0 win over Cuba in the game remembered as the 'Miracle on Grass,' clinching the gold medal.
Olympics
As Team USA's pitching coach at the Sydney Olympics, was on the bench for a 4-0 win over Cuba in the game remembered as the 'Miracle on Grass,' clinching the gold medal.
Coaching appointment
Promoted to interim pitching coach after the Mets fired Dave Eiland, making him one of the oldest on-field coaches in modern major league history.
Coaching appointment
Promoted to interim pitching coach after the Mets fired Dave Eiland, making him one of the oldest on-field coaches in modern major league history.
Phil Regan passed away