Frank LaCorte
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Frank Joseph LaCorte is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1975-1984. He would play for the Atlanta Braves
, Houston Astros
, and California Angels
. On May 25, 1979, Frank was traded from Atlanta to Houston for P Bo McLaughlin. He was best known as a member of the 1980 National League Western Division champion Astros. Along with Joe Sambito
and Dave Smith, LaCorte was an integral part of the club's successful bullpen. His statistics from the 1980 season were his career best in wins (8), era (2.82), games (55), games finished (44), and saves (11).
During a May 26, 1982 game for the Astros against the Montreal Expos
, LaCorte walked the batter with the bases loaded. He was so angry that he burned his uniform when he returned to the clubhouse.
where he was raised, and purchased a tow truck business named Marx Towing. His wife is a former beauty pageant queen and they have been married for over thirty years and have two grown children.
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Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
, Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
, and California Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
. On May 25, 1979, Frank was traded from Atlanta to Houston for P Bo McLaughlin. He was best known as a member of the 1980 National League Western Division champion Astros. Along with Joe Sambito
Joe Sambito
Joseph Charles Sambito is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros , New York Mets and Boston Red Sox . He batted and threw left-handed...
and Dave Smith, LaCorte was an integral part of the club's successful bullpen. His statistics from the 1980 season were his career best in wins (8), era (2.82), games (55), games finished (44), and saves (11).
During a May 26, 1982 game for the Astros against the Montreal Expos
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
, LaCorte walked the batter with the bases loaded. He was so angry that he burned his uniform when he returned to the clubhouse.
Present day
Upon his retirement from baseball, LaCorte moved back to Gilroy, CaliforniaGilroy, California
Gilroy is the southernmost city in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The population was 48,821 at the 2010 census. Gilroy is well-known for its garlic crop and for the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, featuring various garlicky foods, including garlic ice cream. Gilroy also produces...
where he was raised, and purchased a tow truck business named Marx Towing. His wife is a former beauty pageant queen and they have been married for over thirty years and have two grown children.
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