Larry Bowa is a former Major League Baseball All-Star shortstop, and the current third base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Prior to joining the Dodgers coaching staff, Bowa managed the Philadelphia Phillies.
Fast FactsMLB: [http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/team/coach_staff_bio.jsp?c_id=nyy&coachorstaffid=111281 Larry Bowa Bio]
- Born: December 6, 1945
- Sacramento, California
- Member of the Phillies 1980 World Series team
- 5 time MLB All-Star
- Baseball analyst in between management positions
- Two-time Gold Glove Award winner
- 2001 National League Manager of the Year
- Nephew Nick Johnson plays for the Washington Nationals
- Undrafted free agent signed by the Phillies in 1965Baseball-Reference: Larry Bowa
Phillies Years
As a shortstop for the Phillies, Bowa was a five-time All-Star, won two Gold Glove Awards and was a major contributor to the Phillies 1980 World Series championship team. After retiring as a player, Bowa returned to the Phillies as a manager in 2001 and won the National League Manager of the Year Award.MLB: Mattingly, Bowa joining Torre on staff (November 5, 2007)
Larry Bowa Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Philadelphia Phillies | Los Angeles Dodgers
- Baseball-reference.com: Career Player Statistics | Managerial Statistics
- Height: 5' 10"
- Weight: 155 lbs
- Bats: Both, Throws: Right
- Rookie Season: 1970
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Larry Bowa Timeline
December 6, 1945: Born in Sacramento, California
1970-1981: Played for Philadelphia Phillies
1972: National League Gold Glove Award
1982-1985: Played for Chicago Cubs
1985: Played for New York Mets
1987-1988: Manager for San Diego Padres
2001-2004: Manager for Philadelphia Phillies
2006-: Third base coach for New York Yankees