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Former MLB manager Pat Corrales dies at 82

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Former major league catcher, coach and manager Pat Corrales died Sunday night in his home, multiple teams confirmed Monday. Corrales was 82.

He played nine seasons with four teams from 1964-73. He later managed parts of nine years with three teams.

Corrales was the first base coach for the 1995 World Series champion Atlanta Braves and spent 17 seasons with the club, including as bench coach.

"The Atlanta Braves mourn the passing of longtime Atlanta Braves bench coach Pat Corrales," the team said in a social media post. "Our thoughts are with his friends and family during this difficult time.