Celebrated Name: | Terry Francona |
Real Name/Full Name: | Terence Jon Francona |
Gender: | Male |
Age: | 65 years old |
Birth Date: | April 22, 1959 |
Birth Place: | Aberdeen, South Dakota |
Nationality: | American |
Height: | 6’1” ,184 cm |
Weight: | 86 kg, 189 lbs |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Marital Status: | Divorced |
Wife/Spouse (Name): | JaqueLang |
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Alyssa Francona, Leah Francona, Jamie Francona, Nicholas Francona) |
Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
Is Terry Francona Gay?: | No |
Profession: | Baseball manager |
Salary: | N/A |
Net Worth in 2024: | $6 million |
Last Updated: | December 2024 |
Terence Jon Franconas commonly referred by his nickname “Tito”. He is famously known to be the manger of Cevelland Guardians of major Baseball (MLB). He also was the manager of Boston Red Sox ad he led the team to World Series titles. In 1983 he became a two time American League Manager of the Year.
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Early Life & Biography
Terry Francona was born Terence Jon Francona in Aberdeen, South Dakota in April 22, 1959. His parents are Roberta Jackson and Tito Francona who played as an outfielder in several Major League Clubs between 1959 to1970. His childhood years were spent in New Brighton, Pennsylvania where he went to New Brighton area High School.
Age, Height, Weight and Body Measurements
Being born on 22 April 1959, Terry Francona is 65 years old as of today’s date 18th December 2024. His height is 184 cm tall, and weight is 86 kg.
Personal Life: wife, girlfriend, dating, divorce, kids
Terry Francona fell in love and married his long-term girlfriend Jacque Lang on January 9, 1982. Together they had four children namely Nicholas, Alyssa, Leah and Jamie. Their son Nick played shortly for Cape Cod Baseball League and also for collegiate baseball for the University of Pennsylvania.
Nick was drafted by Boston Red Sox. Additionally, he was lieutenant in United States Marine Corps. Both his daughters Leah and Alyssa played for University of North Carolina Softball team. Leah was a freshman and Alyssa was a senior. Their son Jamie became a graduate in 2016 from the United States Naval Academy.
In 2011 Terry was seen living in a hotel room during the baseball season and this sparked a lot of rumours that they have separated. Eventually Francona agreed that it is true they are separated and are on the final stages of their divorce.
Career
He started his career in the late 70’s playing for college baseball for Arizona Wildcats baseball team the team won the 1980 College World Series and he became the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. Francona was drafted by Montreal Expos during the first round of the amateur draft.
As the seasons were going on he was shifted to the first base playing more than one hundred games more than when he was in Outfield. He gained recognition for being a contact hitter with les walks, home runs or strikeouts.
After playing the game or a while he retired as a player and started spending time in the Chicago White Sox Organisations. He was a manager of the AA franchise Birmingham Barons from 1993-1995 where he recorded a 223-203 winning him two distinctions: Baseball America’s Minor league Manager of the year and Southern League Manager of the year 1993.
In 1996 when the season ended he worked as a manager f the Phillies losing three consecutive seasons despite the fact that they had won the NL pennant in the year 1993. Phillies finished the season in third place losing to Atlanta Braves and division –rival New York Mets.
After he departed from Red Sox in the year 2011 got employed by Fox network as a substitute colour analyst in the American League championships for the first two games of the American League Championship Series. Francona signed with the ESPN and he became a team of their “Sunday Night Baseball” telecast on December 5, 2011 replacing Bobby Valentine.
Awards & Achievements
Since he started the game he has been a top scorer. In 1980 he won the College World Series at the University of Arizona. He became the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player .He won the Golden Spikes award he was the tournament’s MVP.
Net Worth & Salary of Terry Francona in 2024
Francona has several avenues that channel his worth. He has earned his worth as a player, coach and as a manager. During his youthful years he started off by being a player advancing to coaching and then managing.
Since he started his career in the 70’s Francona has been gradually been increasing his earnings in the different capacities he has worked on. After he departed from Red Sox in the year 2011 he got employed by Fox network as a substitute colour analyst in the American League championships for the first two games.
He lives a very comfortable life that is funded by his salary. He has a net worth of $6 million as of December 2024.
Since Terence Jon Francona started playing the game he became better as he continued rise in ranks to even become the TV telecast. He has achieved so much during his entire career. He has coached and metered many players to be the best at their game. This is one of Francona’s greatest achievements and is always proud of it.