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The Passing of Roger Craig: Former Dodgers Pitcher and Original Met, Aged 93

Roger Craig, Dodgers pitcher and original Met, dead at 93

Roger Craig, Dodgers pitcher and original Met, dead at 93

Former major league player and longtime manager Roger Craig passed away on Sunday at the age of 93. Craig was known for winning the last game in Brooklyn Dodgers history and the first game in Mets history, as well as managing the San Francisco Giants for eight seasons. The Giants organization released a statement in which they called Craig a “father figure” and credited his wisdom and optimism for their success. In addition to his managerial career, Craig played 12 seasons in the majors for teams including the Dodgers, Mets, Cardinals, Reds, and Phillies. He won three World Series titles, including as a member of the 1955 Dodgers. Craig was a native of North Carolina and was selected by the Mets in the 1961 expansion draft.

FAQs:
Who was Roger Craig?
Roger Craig was a former major league player and manager who passed away on Sunday at the age of 93. He had a successful career as both a player and manager.

What teams did Roger Craig play for?
Craig played for the Dodgers, Mets, Cardinals, Reds, and Phillies during his 12 seasons in the majors. He won three World Series titles, including as a member of the 1955 Dodgers.

What teams did Roger Craig manage?
Craig managed the Padres for two seasons and the Giants for eight seasons. He led the Giants to the World Series in 1989, where they faced the Oakland A’s.

What was Roger Craig’s impact on the game of baseball?
Craig was known for his advocacy and teaching of the split-finger fastball. He taught the pitch to Hall of Famer Jack Morris and was a successful pitching coach and manager.

Roger Craig, Dodgers pitcher and original Met, dead at 93
Roger Craig, Dodgers pitcher and original Met, dead at 93

93-Year-Old Dodgers Pitcher and Original Met, Roger Craig, Passes Away

Baseball legend Roger Craig, who famously won the last game in Brooklyn Dodgers history and the first game in Mets history, has died at the age of 93. The Giants, whom Craig managed for eight seasons, issued a statement announcing his passing, calling him “a legendary member of our Giants family”. He played 12 seasons in the majors, posting a 74-98 record and a 3.83 ERA in 186 starts and 368 career appearances for the Dodgers, Mets, Cardinals, Reds and Phillies. After his playing days, Craig became an advocate and teacher of the split-finger fastball. He managed the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants, leading the latter to the World Series in 1989.

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