Terry Kennedy (Baseball Player)
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Terrance Edward Kennedy (on June 4, 1956 in Euclid, Ohio) is a former All-Star Major League Baseball catcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1978-80), San Diego Padres (1981-86), Baltimore Orioles (1987-88) and San Francisco Giants (1989-91). Kennedy batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He is the son of former major league player and manager Bob Kennedy.
In a 14-year career, Kennedy hit .264 with 113 home runs and 628 RBI in 1491 games.
In 2005 and 2006 he managed the now defunct San Diego Surf Dawgs of the Golden Baseball League.
He played college baseball at Florida State University and was inducted into the FSU Athletics hall of Fame in 1982.
Terry was notorious for not wearing batting gloves and swearing like a sailor. He is the "batter" mentioned by Cameron Frye in the comedy "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" when he says "Kennedy Kennedy Kennedy swing batter..." as they watch a game at Wrigley Field.
| Preceded by Claudell Washington |
National League Player of the Month April, 1983 |
Succeeded by Darrell Evans |
[edit] External links
- Baseball Library (biography and accomplishments)
- Baseball Reference (analysis and statistics)
- Encyclopedia of Baseball Catchers
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