Former Phillies Manager Danny Ozark Dies
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Thu, May 07, 2009 01:09 PM | Comments: 24
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Former Phillies manager Danny Ozark has died at age 85.
Considered one of the greatest managers in Phillies history, Ozark took the helm in 1973, inheriting young players and molding them into stars. With Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, Greg Luzinski, Bob Boone and others, Ozark created a team that would own the National League East in the late 1970s.
He won three consecutive division titles, though losing each year in the National League Championship Series. He finished with a record of 594-510 as Phils skipper.
Ozark was born Nov. 24, 1923, and played as a minor league first baseman in the Dodgers system before turning to coaching. He died at his home in Vero Beach, Fla.
Posts: 0 Jim
wow, very sad news. 2 losses in less than a month, though ozark hardly had the same connection with the team and city that harry did.
you should give him more credit tim. he gave us 3 straight division titles but u fail to mention that his teams won 202 games in 2 seasons, including 2 straight back to back 101 win seasons, something very few teams have ever done before. hes easily top 5 manager in phillies history.
Posted: 01:28 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Uh, sorry?
Posted: 01:36 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Kevin
The 1977 Phillies may have been the best team in franchise history, although they failed to reach the World Series but that’s another story…
Ozark was one of the great managers in franchise history and he helped pave the way for the 1980 World Series championship.
Say hello t o Harry for us Danny.
Posted: 01:47 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 OZ
RIP Danny….somewhere, I still have your baseball card.
Posted: 04:07 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Jim
No need to be snide, or sorry. Just saying you usually give everyone their due. As one of the greatest managers in the history of the franchise, I just think he deserves a little more than a 1 sentence description.
But its not my blog
Posted: 04:11 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Al Dattolo
I HAVE BEEN A PHILLIES FAN FOR 49 YEARS AND DANNY OZARK GAVE ME MY FIRST PHILLIES THRILL-THE 1976-1978 NL EAST DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS.THANK YOU DANNY FOR ALL YOU DID FOR MY PHILLES-RIP AND GIVE MY BEST TO HARRY,RITCHIE,AND ALL OF THE GREAT PHILLIES WHO ARE NOT WITH US ANYMORE. GOD BLESS YOU.
Posted: 04:33 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith E
@Kevin; I agree with you on the 1977 Phils. The removal of Ozark and the addition of Rose got the Phils over the hump but that was a strong team for quite a few years.
Posted: 04:53 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 M.R santana
how about last nights game that was good
Posted: 04:54 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 rick
Great game
Posted: 04:55 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 joe
If only we can get the same profromance from big Pelf
Posted: 04:56 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 M.R santana
that would be great!!!!!
Posted: 04:56 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 M.R santana
did you see that the mets called up Jon Niese
Posted: 05:22 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 rick
yes i did see that. they put Ollie on the DL right??
Posted: 05:23 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 M.R santana
yes they did.
Posted: 05:24 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Joe
The mets should have fernando tatis play right field insted of Church
Posted: 05:26 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Reyes is running
They are better of with Tatis
Posted: 05:27 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 M.R Santana
Tonight we go for the sweep. I think we are starting to catch fire
Posted: 05:29 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Joe
Im surprised I thought the Phillies were really good. but after last night I dont think so anymore. The mets just look better. the mets have better team chemisty.I even think the Marlins and Braves are better than the Phlis. I wont be surprised at the end of the year that the mets win this easily.
Posted: 05:34 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Carlos 2009 Nl MVP
Joe i think your right about the Mets winning. but i dont think your right about the Braves. I think they are bad
Posted: 05:36 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 Red sox fan
we are going to win this year. we are to good
Posted: 05:38 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 GayMetFan
We have so many gay Met fans, as well. I love talking baseball with fellow Met fans because I know there is a real good chance I will make a LOVE connection. Go Mets !!!! YEAH !!!! That new stadium is very, very gay friendly. Go Mets !!! YEAH !!!
Posted: 10:30 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 HungryHenry
Typical Met fan, I guess.
Posted: 10:31 PM on May 7, 2009
Posts: 0 ozarkfan
I will be attending the funeral this afternoon. His daughter is a friend of mine. I think he was a great man-let’s not forget he was also a war hero. My heart goes out to his family.
Posted: 10:40 AM on May 12, 2009
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