Riccaboni's Autographs

Terry Francona 1990 Upper Deck

Obtained: Through the mail. Sent: July 25, 2006 c/o Boston Red Sox; Received: September 14, 2006. Forty-nine Days.

Son of former All-Star, Tito, Terry was a first round pick of the Expos in 1980, going number twenty-second overall. Made it to the Majors by 1981 at age 22 and made the playoff roster for the NLCS challenging Expos. Pinballed around the Majors for ten seasons before eventually retiring after the 1990 season. Managed Phillies teams from 1997-2000 before taking over the healm of the Red Sox in 2004 and effectively breaking the curse. Terry kindly signed my card and returned it in fourty-nine days. Thanks Mr. Francona!

Playing Years

Terry played with:

1981-19851986 1987

1988 1989-1990

Managing Years

Terry was a manger for:

1997-20002004-Present