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Al Lopez was born at 1908-08-20

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Al Lopez was died at 2005-10-30

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Al Lopez was died in Tampa, Florida

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Al Lopez was born in Tampa, Florida

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Al Lopez's nationalities is American

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Al Lopez's father is Modesto Lopez

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Al Lopez is famouse as Former American Baseball Player

Al Lopez - Former American Baseball Player, Facts and Life

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Al Lopez was an American professional baseball player and baseball team manager

Information	Detail
Birthday	August 20, 1908
Died on	October 30, 2005
Nationality	American
Famous	Sportspersons, Baseball Players, Former American Baseball Player
City/State	Florida
Spouses	Evelyn
Known as	Alfonso Ramón 'Al' López
Childrens	Al Jr.
Birth Place	Tampa, Florida
Gender	Male
Father	Modesto Lopez
Sun Sign	Leo
Born in	Tampa, Florida
Famous as	Former American Baseball Player
Died at Age	97

Who is Al Lopez?

Al Lopez was an American professional baseball player and baseball team manager, who went on to become one of the most celebrated players and managers in the game. Lopez was born to Spanish immigrants, who came to the United States via Cuba and he grew up in an immigrant area in Tampa, Florida. His brother introduced him to baseball when they watched the World Series and thereafter Lopez became interested in the game. By the time he was only 16, he became a professional and his first big franchise was the Los Angeles Dodgers for whom he played for five years as a catcher. Subsequently he went on to play for the Boston Bees, the Pittsburgh Pirates and finally the Cleveland Indians in a professional career that spanned just short of two decades. Following the end of his playing career, Lopez became the manager of the Indianapolis Indians before going on to manage the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox. He was a successful and consistent manager but he failed to win the World Series in his career. Lopez was inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame and is considered among the icons of the game.

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Childhood & Early Life

Alfonso Ramon Lopez, better known as Al Lopez, was born in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, United States on 20 August 1908 to Modesto Lopez and his wife, who were Spanish immigrants who had come to America via Cuba. Lopez’s father Modesto worked in the thriving cigar industry in Tampa as a cigar selector.

Lopez became interested in baseball in 1920 when he watched the World Series that year with this brother and wanted to become a professional baseball player from then on. He practiced hard as he was determined to make it into the professional baseball leagues and stated later that even though his brother had the talent to become a professional, he was more determined.

Lopez studied at the Sacred Heart College in Tampa, but dropped out in 1924 when he became a member of the Class D Tampa Smokers squad as a catcher. He also worked as a Cuban bread delivery boy for La Joven Francesca Bakery but he gave up that job as well after becoming a professional.

Career

Lopez started playing for the Class D Tampa Smokers, who were in the lower tier of baseball at the time and over a period of four years; he improved his game that drew attention from legendary baseball pitcher Walter Johnson. In 1928, Lopez debuted in the Major League, the highest level of baseball in a game for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

By 1930, Lopez had become the regular starter in the role of a catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers and played for 5 years for the team as he became one of the most reliable catchers in the game at the time. His 3rd full season at the club was the most noteworthy as he stopped 10 bases and ended up at 10th place on the list for the Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player voting.

In 1936 Lopez moved to the Boston Bees and played for the team for four years, before transferring immediately to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for six years at the Pirates before finally retiring following a short stint with Cleveland Indians. During a professional career that lasted 19 years, Lopez became known more as a defensive player and was one of the most respected players in the league.

During his stint at the Pittsburgh Pirates, Lopez became the catcher with the highest number of appearances. He had a tally of 1918 appearances throughout his professional career. That record stood untouched for 40 years. In 1948, Lopez became the manager of the Indianapolis Indians, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates and during his three year tenure, and the team finished at the top once while it finished at second position twice.

In 1951, the Cleveland Indians appointed Lopez as their manager and he managed them for five years. In the first three seasons, the team ended up at the second place behind the New York Yankees. In the fourth season, the Cleveland Indians triumphed in 111 games that was a record at the time but lost the World Series to the New York Giants in a shock defeat. In his last two seasons, he guided the Indians to two more second place finishes and then resigned following disagreements with the management.

In 1957, Lopez became the manager of the Chicago White Sox and after guiding the team to two second place finishes in his first two seasons, he helped the team win the American League pennant in his third season. However, the same year, the White Sox lost in the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers. His first stint with the White Sox ended after eight years, during which he guided them to five second position finishes. He quit as the manager due to a stomach ailment and was designated as team vice president.

In 1968, Lopez came back as the manager of Chicago White Sox after the then manager Eddie Stanly was sacked but he could not carry on since he had to undergo surgery. He returned as manager the following season as well but his deteriorating health meant that he had no option but to retire from managements.

Awards & Achievements

Al Lopez was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.

Personal Life & Legacy

Lopez got married to New York based bar dancer Evelyn ‘Connie’ Kearney in 1939, after having been in a relationship for some years. The couple had a son named Al Jr.

Lopez died on October 30, 2005 due to a heart attack in Tampa at the age of 97.

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Al Lopez biography timelines

// 20th Aug 1908
Alfonso Ramon Lopez, better known as Al Lopez, was born in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, United States on 20 August 1908 to Modesto Lopez and his wife, who were Spanish immigrants who had come to America via Cuba. Lopez’s father Modesto worked in the thriving cigar industry in Tampa as a cigar selector.
// 1928
Lopez started playing for the Class D Tampa Smokers, who were in the lower tier of baseball at the time and over a period of four years; he improved his game that drew attention from legendary baseball pitcher Walter Johnson. In 1928, Lopez debuted in the Major League, the highest level of baseball in a game for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
// 1930
By 1930, Lopez had become the regular starter in the role of a catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers and played for 5 years for the team as he became one of the most reliable catchers in the game at the time. His 3rd full season at the club was the most noteworthy as he stopped 10 bases and ended up at 10th place on the list for the Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player voting.
// 1936
In 1936 Lopez moved to the Boston Bees and played for the team for four years, before transferring immediately to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for six years at the Pirates before finally retiring following a short stint with Cleveland Indians. During a professional career that lasted 19 years, Lopez became known more as a defensive player and was one of the most respected players in the league.
// 1939
Lopez got married to New York based bar dancer Evelyn ‘Connie’ Kearney in 1939, after having been in a relationship for some years. The couple had a son named Al Jr.
// 1948
During his stint at the Pittsburgh Pirates, Lopez became the catcher with the highest number of appearances. He had a tally of 1918 appearances throughout his professional career. That record stood untouched for 40 years. In 1948, Lopez became the manager of the Indianapolis Indians, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates and during his three year tenure, and the team finished at the top once while it finished at second position twice.
// 1951
In 1951, the Cleveland Indians appointed Lopez as their manager and he managed them for five years. In the first three seasons, the team ended up at the second place behind the New York Yankees. In the fourth season, the Cleveland Indians triumphed in 111 games that was a record at the time but lost the World Series to the New York Giants in a shock defeat. In his last two seasons, he guided the Indians to two more second place finishes and then resigned following disagreements with the management.
// 1957
In 1957, Lopez became the manager of the Chicago White Sox and after guiding the team to two second place finishes in his first two seasons, he helped the team win the American League pennant in his third season. However, the same year, the White Sox lost in the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers. His first stint with the White Sox ended after eight years, during which he guided them to five second position finishes. He quit as the manager due to a stomach ailment and was designated as team vice president.
// 1968
In 1968, Lopez came back as the manager of Chicago White Sox after the then manager Eddie Stanly was sacked but he could not carry on since he had to undergo surgery. He returned as manager the following season as well but his deteriorating health meant that he had no option but to retire from managements.
// 1977
Al Lopez was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.
// 30th Oct 2005
Lopez died on October 30, 2005 due to a heart attack in Tampa at the age of 97.

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Al Lopez's FAQ

What is Al Lopez birthday?
Al Lopez was born at 1908-08-20
When was Al Lopez died?
Al Lopez was died at 2005-10-30
Where was Al Lopez died?
Al Lopez was died in Tampa, Florida
Which age was Al Lopez died?
Al Lopez was died at age 97
Where is Al Lopez's birth place?
Al Lopez was born in Tampa, Florida
What is Al Lopez nationalities?
Al Lopez's nationalities is American
Who is Al Lopez spouses?
Al Lopez's spouses is Evelyn
Who is Al Lopez childrens?
Al Lopez's childrens is Al Jr.
Who is Al Lopez's father?
Al Lopez's father is Modesto Lopez
What is Al Lopez's sun sign?
Al Lopez is Leo
How famous is Al Lopez?
Al Lopez is famouse as Former American Baseball Player

Al Lopez - Former American Baseball Player, Facts and Life

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