Phil Regan passed away on Thursday. He was 89. Regan pitched for ten seasons in the majors. He represented the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs. In 1969 he became an All-Star. Fans remember him for his speedy pitches and steady throws.
After retiring, he became a pitching coach. He started off in the Dodgers' minor league teams. He worked with young players just starting out. Later he was a coach with several Major League clubs. In the 2010s he joined the New York Mets as pitching coach. Teammates noted he stayed calm and gave good advice. Young pitchers learned a lot from him. Both New York and Los Angeles honor him still.