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Eckersley married his first wife Denise in 1973 and they had a daughter, Mandee Eckersley. Denise left him for Rick Manning, his then–Cleveland Indians teammate, in 1978; the affair precipitated Eckersley's trade to the Red Sox that year. Two years later, Eckersley married model Nancy O'Neil.
Feb 3, 2010 · According to Terry Pluto’s The Curse of Rocky Colavito, Manning convalesced with his teammate Dennis Eckersley’s wife, Denise, while the Indians were on the road.
Dec 12, 1988 · The same day his first wife, Denise, told him that she didn't love him anymore. In June, he learned that she and his best friend. Rick Manning, a Cleveland outfielder, were having an affair...
Recovering in Cleveland from a back injury, Indians outfielder Rick Manning yodeled Dennis Eckersley's wife whenever the team was on the road.
Jan 4, 2012 · The following year, 1978, Manning recovered from his back injury at the home of Dennis Eckersley, one of his close friends. While he stayed at the Eckersley home, Manning became involved with his friend’s wife, Denise.
Sep 7, 2021 · 3Further Reading. 4Related Sites. Biographical Information[ edit] It was the romantic entanglement of Rick Manning and the (then) first wife of Dennis Eckersley that led to Eck's departure from the Cleveland Indians on the eve of the 1978 season. Ironically, Manning would go on to win the BBWAA Good Guy Award in 1980.
Dec 8, 2018 · At the same time, Eckersley was hit with the news that his wife was leaving him for close friend and teammate Rick Manning. In a moment of candor, Eckersley reveals how a series of events...
