Managing Career and Later Life
Carrasquel returned to his native Venezuela where continued to play in the Venezuelan Winter League until 1967 when, he retired as an active player at the age of 41. He later became the manager of the Leones del Caracas, leading them to the 1982 Caribbean Series championship title. Carrasquel also spent time as a scout for the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets. He later worked as a color commentator on the White Sox' Spanish language broadcasts from 1990 to 1996 and, as the team's Community Relations Representative until 2002. In 2004, Carrasquel helped start a nonprofit foundation to help underprivileged children in Venezuela and the United States. The Chico Carrasquel Foundation transports barrio youngsters to YMCA centers, museums, baseball games, and historical places throughout Venezuela.
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