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.
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, who played 10 seasons in the major leagues and managed in parts of 11 more, died on Sunday. He was 83.
Jeff Torborg, former Dodgers superstar and MLB manager, died at 83 in New Jersey. His cause of death remains undisclosed, though he had a history of Parkinson's disease. Torborg notably caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game and achieved Manager of the Year honors in 1990 with the White Sox.
Jeff Torborg, former Los Angeles Dodgers player and MLB manager, died at 83 in New Jersey. Known for catching Sandy Koufax’s perfect game and managing five MLB teams, his death has prompted tributes from numerous teams and celebrities expressing condolences to his family and friends.
As a player, Torborg caught a Sandy Koufax perfect game and Nolan Ryan no-hitter. He managed five MLB clubs over 11 seasons.