Terry Kennedy

Who is Terry Kennedy?

Terrence Edward Kennedy is a former All-Star Major League Baseball catcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles and San Francisco Giants. Kennedy batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He is the son of former major league player and manager Bob Kennedy.

He played college baseball at Florida State University and was a two-time All-American and Sporting News College Player of the Year in 1976. Kennedy was inducted into the FSU Athletics hall of Fame in 1982.

In a 14-year Major League career, Kennedy hit .264 with 113 home runs and 628 RBI in 1491 games. Kennedy tied Johnny Bench's NL mark of 40 doubles in a season in 1982. That same year Kennedy won the Silver Slugger Award. He appeared in 4 All-Star games. He also played in 2 World Series with the Padres in 1984 and the Giants in 1989. Terry and his father Bob became the first father and son duo to drive in runs in a World Series when Terry drove in 2 against the Tigers in 1984 in his first at bat.

After his playing days, Kennedy managed, coached, and instructed in the minor leagues for the St.