He was the right man, at the right time for the right franchise.
Jeff Torborg, former major league catcher and former White Sox manager, passed away on Sunday, at the age of 83. He was suffering from Parkinson’s Disease the last several years, but with an aggressive physical therapy plan and helped by his son Dale, a former member of the White Sox strength and conditioning staff, had been able to function surprising well.
This one is personal for me. I’ve known Jeff since 2010, when I first interviewed him. He always had time for me when I’d call over the years, and had tremendous stories of his days with the Dodgers and Angels (where he caught Sandy Koufax’s perfect game and a Nolan Ryan no-hitter) along with his time on the South Side.