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In case you were wondering, Bobby
Valentine’s athletic history is as rich and flavorful as the
food in his restaurants. Bobby is a native of Stamford,
Connecticut where he complimented his high school baseball
achievements by becoming the only three-time all state football
player in Connecticut history. He was, in fact, voted by
Sports Illustrated as one of the best athletes of the 20th
century from Connecticut. After being selected in the first
round by the L.A. Dodgers, Bobby went on to have successful
stints with the Angels, Padres, Mets, and Mariners. When he
retired as a player, Bobby was the third base coach for the New
York Mets before being named the Manager of the Texas Rangers in
1985. As the Rangers’ manager he was named UPI American League
Manager of the Year in 1986. In 1994 Bobby became the first
American to accept a management position in the Pacific League
of Japan for the Chiba Lotte Marines. In 1996 Bobby was hired as
the manager of the New York Mets, where he led the team to the
post season in consecutive years for the first time in team
history and to the World Series in 2000. Bobby has been in the
restaurant business for 27 years with locations in Connecticut
and Texas. So sit back and enjoy
the best in food, sports, and spirits. And if you see a
mysterious man in a mustache and sunglasses, take a closer look.
Bobby just might buy you a drink. |
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