True fun facts about new Redsock manager Bobby Valentine

1. He is the former Director of Public Safety and Health for the city of Stamford, Connecticut!

2. Bobby claims to be the inventor of the wrap sandwich!

4. Bobby was the fifth player selected in the 1968 MLB draft!

5. After winning MVP of the Pioneer League, Bobby was promoted to the Dodgers at age 19, birthing hopes for a superstar career!

6. Bobby played for the Dodgers, Angels, Padres, Mets and Mariners before retiring at 29!

7. Bobby was once fired as manager by future President George W. Bush!

8. As Mets manager, Bobby once returned to the dugout in a disguise (pictured) after being ejected from a game!

9. Bobby was fined $5,000 and suspended for the move!

10. In a speech to students of the Wharton School, Bobby once dissed his own Mets players and organization!

11. Some people say Bobby screwed up the 2000 World Series against the Yankees!

12. After winning the 2005 Japanese championship, Bobby challenged the MLB champ White Sox to a best of seven, winner-take-all, series! They declined.

13. Bobby was considered a front-runner for the Orioles managing position in 2010! He didn't get the job.

14. Bobby was considered a front-runner for the Marlins managing position in 2010! He didn't get the job.

15. Bobby was considered THE odds-on front-runner for the Brewers managing position in 2010! He didn't get the job.

16. Bobby was again considered a front-runner for the Marlins managing position in 2011! He didn't get the job.

17. Bobby said he was completely happy as an ESPN analyst and didn't plan to manage again!

18. Bobby is married to the daughter of Ralph Branca!