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Son of Tito: Terry Francona was meant to manage the Cleveland Indians
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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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Cleveland manager Terry Francona to step down for remainder of 2021 season
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Guardians Manager Terry Francona set to end career defined by class, touch
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Francona's beloved scooter stolen, stripped as Cleveland's manager gets ready to say goodbye to game
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Former Indians All-Star Tito Francona, father of manager Terry Francona, dies at age 84
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Answer Man: Terry Francona talks Indians, Red Sox, Expos, Michael Jordan, going bald, Dustin Pedroia, Belichick hoodies and Billy Bob Thornton
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Guardians give manager Terry Francona perfect send-off in his final home game, 4-3 win over Reds - Newsday
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Get Frank to throw out first pitch
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Tito Francona -- Terry Francona's father -- dies at age 84 - NBC Sports
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Tito Francona, father of Indians manager Terry Francona and former Indians outfielder, dies at 84 - Sports Illustrated Cleveland Guardians News, Analysis and More
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Terry Francona reflects on loss of father as he returns to Indians' camp
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Tito Francona, father of Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, dies at 84
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Francona rejoins Indians in camp after death of his father