Paul Owens replaces himself when he introduces Danny Ozark as Philadelphia’s new manager. Owens, the team’s general manager, had fired skipper Frank Lucchesi, and he took over the managerial reins in July to get a closer look at the players of the last-place Phillies, who finished the season with a 59-97 record.

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On November 1, 1972 — Paul Owens replaces himself when he introduces Danny Ozark as Philadelphia’s new manager. Owens, the team’s general manager, had fired skipper Frank Lucchesi, and he took over the managerial reins in July to get a closer look at the players of the last-place Phillies, who finished the season with a 59-97 record.

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