Phil Regan Passes Away
Phil Regan, the former MLB pitcher and longtime coach nicknamed 'The Vulture,' has died at age 89.
The story so far
Phil Regan has died at the age of 89. He was known for his career as a Major League Baseball pitcher and his tenure as a coach.
Coverage from AP News, NJ.com, CBS News, and MLB Trade Rumors highlights his nickname, 'The Vulture,' a title bestowed upon him by Sandy Koufax. Outlets also note his time serving as a pitching coach for the Mets.
The provided reports do not specify a cause of death or details regarding memorial services.
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Coverage (4)
- Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed 'The Vulture' by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89 AP News · 45d ago
- Former Mets pitching coach dies at 89 NJ.com · 45d ago
- Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed 'The Vulture' by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89 CBS News · 45d ago
- Phil Regan Passes Away MLB Trade Rumors · 45d ago
The obvious questions
Who was Phil Regan?
He was a former Major League Baseball pitcher and longtime coach.
What was his nickname?
He was dubbed 'The Vulture' by Sandy Koufax.
How old was Phil Regan when he passed away?
He was 89 years old.
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