A fresh-faced Terry Francona assumed the managerial position of the Boston Red Sox prior to the 2004 regular season and promptly led them to their first World Series title in 86 years in epic fashion.
A fresher-faced Terry Francona posted losing seasons in four consecutive years from 1997 to 2000 in his first stint as a big league manager, that time with the Philadelphia Phillies (who fired him).
An even fresher-faced Terry Francona logged 219 PA as a member of the 1987 Cincinnati Reds, spending time in the corner outfield and at first base in his lone year with the franchise.