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A competent second baseman whose playing career was curtailed by injuries, Hartsfield became the first-ever manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, directing them to three consecutive last-place finishes in 1977-79. (FS)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » January 17, 1953: The Boston Braves sell OF Andy Pafko back to Brooklyn for Roy Hartsfield and $50,000. » September 30, 1979: Two ML managers bite the dust. The Padres fire Roger Craig and the Blue Jays do the same to Roy Hartsfield. San Diego will hire broadcaster Jerry Coleman the next day, while Toronto will hire scout Bobby Mattick on October 18th.