Jeff Torborg, the Dodgers catcher who caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game in 1965 and was a manager of the year with the Chicago White Sox, dies at 83.
He called every pitch of Sandy Koufax’s perfect game in 1965. After 10 seasons playing in the majors, he skippered the White Sox and the Mets.
Jeff Torborg caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1965 and won AL Manager of the Year with the Chicago White Sox in 1990.
Longtime former big league catcher, manager, and broadcaster Jeff Torborg passed away today at age 83, the White Sox announced.
He played as a catcher, winning the 1965 World Series with the Dodgers and also catching Sandy Koufax's perfect game against the Chicago Cubs. He also played for the California Angels. 'Jeff Torborg, a defensive standout who caught Sandy Koufax’s perfect ...
Torborg caught 10 seasons for the Dodgers and Angels, and was behind the plate for no-hitters by Sandy Koufax, Bill Singer, and Nolan Ryan. Torborg later managed five major league teams.
Torborg caught no-hitters from Sandy Koufax, Bill Singer and Nolan Ryan, and played for World Series champion Dodgers team in 1965.
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Jeff Torborg, the former catcher who caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game and was the 1990 AL manager of the year with the Chicago White Sox, died Sunday. He was 83. The White Sox said on social ...
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