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Former Indians All-Star Tito Francona, father of manager Terry Francona, dies at age 84
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5 possible choices to succeed Terry Francona as Guardians manager
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John 'Tito' Francona, former major leaguer and father of Terry, dies at 84 - Newsday
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One of game's characters, Guardians manager Terry Francona set to end career defined by class, touch - WTOP News
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One of game's characters, Guardians manager Terry Francona set to end career defined by class, touch
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Tito Francona dies at age 84
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35 Tito Francona Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Tito Francona, oldest living Oakland A's player, father of MLB manager, dies at 84
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Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona's last game at progressive, September 27, 2023
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Guardians manager Terry Francona set to end career defined by class, touch
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Michael Brantley may not play in 2018 opener
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Terry Francona's Cleveland Guardians run as manager in photos
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HOF managers: Where do Terry Francona and Joe Maddon fit? - ESPN