CLEVELAND, Ohio — Jeff Torborg, the man who replaced the first Black manager in big league history, has died at age 83. Torborg replaced Indians manager Frank Robinson on June 19, 1977.

In 1977, Torborg took over as manager of the Cleveland Indians after Frank Robinson was fired and guided the team into the 1979 season. He was also a manager of the White Sox (1989-91), New York ...

Jeff Torborg, who died at 83 Sunday, was different than most other major-league managers. A college graduate who did not drink, smoke, or swear, he was articulate, soft-spoken, and polite to a ...

Indians: "The Cleveland Indians organization is deeply saddened by the passing of baseball legend Frank Robinson. Our organization and the city of Cleveland are proud to have played a role in Frank's ...

In 1977, Torborg took over as manager of the Cleveland Indians after Frank Robinson was fired and guided the team into the 1979 season. He was also a manager of the White Sox (1989-91), New York ...

Jeff Torborg, a former Mets manager who also spent a decade coaching with the Yankees, has died. The MLB lifer, who was a catcher during his playing days, was 83. No cause of death was announced ...

Jeff Torborg, who played 10 seasons in the major leagues and managed in parts of 11 more, died on Sunday. He was 83. The Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians and Miami Marlins were among those who ...

In 1977, Jeff Torborg joined the Cleveland Indians as a bullpen coach before he was named the manager of the team when they had fired Frank Robinson. After spending three years in the role ...