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Dodgers Legend Manny Mota Recovering After Stroke at 87

4/15/2025

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Los Angeles Dodgers icon Manny Mota, 87, experienced a stroke on Monday night but is now recovering and responding to commands. A beloved figure in baseball, Mota dazzled fans from 1962 to 1982 and dedicated over three decades to the Dodgers as a player-coach and staff member, leaving an indelible mark on the team.

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Los Angeles Dodgers icon Manny Mota, 87, experienced a stroke on Monday night but is now recovering and responding to commands. A beloved figure in baseball, Mota dazzled fans from 1962 to 1982 and dedicated over three decades to the Dodgers as a player-coach and staff member, leaving an indelible mark on the team.