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Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher, longtime coach, dies at 89
By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
Phil Regan, who developed into a star reliever with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 1960s and spent five decades as a pitching coach, died on Wednesday, his attorney said. He was 89.Read more trending newsRegan died peacefully of natural causes, his attorney, Matthew Blit, told ESPN and The As...
Key takeaway The right-hander, nicknamed “The Vulture” by Sandy Koufax because of his clutch performances out of the bullpen, played for four teams during a 13-season career that began in 1960 and ended in 1972.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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What is this story about? Phil Regan, who developed into a star reliever with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 1960s and spent five decades as a pitching coach, died on Wednesday, his attorney said. He was 89.Read more trending newsRegan died peacefully of natural causes, his attorney, Matthew Blit, told ESPN and The As...
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