RIP legendary Pat Corrales, 82, a fiery player, manager and baseball executive who leaves behind quite a fabulous legacy. It was a privilege to know and spend time with him.

Corrales was a catcher who made his Major League debut with the Phillies in 1964. He played for the team through 1965, and then had stints with the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres where his playing career wrapped up in 1973.

He moved into coaching with the Texas Rangers in 1976, and first became a manager with the team in 1978. He led the club through the 1980 season.

Corrales managed the Phillies in 1982 and into the 1983 season

He led the Phillies to an 89-73 record in 1982 and the team was 43-42 in 1983 before he was fired.

Corrales also had a four-year stint as a manager with the Cleveland Indians.

Corrales was a coach with the Atlanta Braves in 1995 when the team won the World Series.