What does Brogna mean in italian?
Brogna Name Meaning
Sicilian and southern Italian: metonymic occupational name for a swineherd, from Sicilian bbrogna ‘shell used for calling pigs’, from Late Latin ebornea (bucina) ‘ivory horn’, or alternatively a nickname for someone with a large nose, from the same word in the sense ‘pig’s snout’.
What happened to Rico Brogna?
Brogna is now a pro scout for the Angels. He has also been a special assistant to the general manager and the team’s information coach. He’s coached and managed in the Minor Leagues, including at Double-A Reading in the Phillies system.
Why did Rico Brogna retire?
After stops in Boston and Atlanta, Brogna retired in 2001. He battled a form of spinal arthritis his whole career.