Rico Petrocelli
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Americo Peter Petrocelli
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut September 21, 1963
- Final Game September 14, 1976
- Born June 27, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Rico Petrocelli managed the 1986 Appleton Foxes, 1987-1988 Birmingham Barons and 1992 Pawtucket Red Sox.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1965 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- 2-time AL All Star (1967 & 1969)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 3 (1969-1971)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1969)
- 40-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1969)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (1970)
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Appleton Foxes | Midwest League | -- | 11th | Chicago White Sox | replaced Duke Sims | |
| 1987 | Birmingham Barons | Southern League | 68-75 | Chicago White Sox | League Champs | ||
| 1988 | Birmingham Barons | Southern League | 62-82 | Chicago White Sox | |||
| 1992 | Pawtucket Red Sox | International League | 71-72 | 4th | Boston Red Sox | Lost in 1st round |
[edit] Further Reading
- Rico Petrocelli and Chaz Scroggins: Rico Petrocelli's Tales from the Impossible Dream Red Sox, Sports Publishing LLC, Champaign, Il, 2007.
