Orel Hershiser, center, has a big smile on his face after signing with the New York Mets, Thursday, March 25, 1999, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. With Hershiser are general manager Steve Phillips, left, and manager Bobby Valentine. Hershiser, who went to spring training with the Cleveland Indians, signed a one-year deal for $2 million. (AP Photo/Steve Mitchell)
Orel Hershiser, Bobby Valentine
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT (77WABC) – Its was close, however former Mets manager Bobby Valentine strikes out in an attempt to be elected mayor of Stamford.
Democrat Caroline Simmons, defeated Valentine on Tuesday in what was considered a close election.
The former state representative is the first woman to serve as mayor of Stamford
Bobby Valentine who is a Stamford native, reportedly criticized coverage of his mayoral candidacy in his concession speech.