Phillies manager Paul Owens resigns following a season-ending doubleheader loss to the Pirates and will move back into the club’s front office. Coach John Felske will succeed Owens as manager in 1985.

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On September 30, 1984 — Phillies manager Paul Owens resigns following a season-ending doubleheader loss to the Pirates and will move back into the club’s front office. Coach John Felske will succeed Owens as manager in 1985.

 

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 30
National Pastime September 29
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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