John Orsino

John Joseph Orsino
(Horse)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 215 lb.
• School University of Bridgeport
• High School Fort Lee High School
• Debut July 14, 1961
• Final Game September 10, 1967
• Born April 22, 1938 in Teaneck, NJ USA
• Died November 1, 2016 in Sunny Isles Beach, FL USA

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Biographical Information

John Orsino was the head coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1970-1976. He then managed in the Cleveland Indians' chain for a year and a half at the AA level with the Jersey City Indians in 1977 and the Chattanooga Lookouts for part of 1978. In 1980, Orsino returned to FDU for one more season.

On August 23, 1961, he was one of a record five San Francisco Giants players who homered in the 9th inning against the Cincinnati Reds in a 14-0 win. The other home run hitters were Orlando Cepeda, Felipe Alou, Willie Mays and Jim Davenport. Orsino's three-run blast was the last of the five.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1977	Jersey City Indians	Eastern League	40-97	8th	Cleveland Indians
1978	Chattanooga Lookouts	Southern League	37-60	--	Cleveland Indians		replaced by Jim Bragan on July 23