Personal Life
McKeon currently lives in Elon, North Carolina. Prior to his latest managerial stint, he was serving as a Special Assistant to Florida Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria.
McKeon is a devout Catholic and attends daily Mass even while his team is traveling. He attributes much of his success, especially the Marlins' win in the 2003 National League Championship Series, to the intercession of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.
McKeon is the author of two books, Jack of All Trades and I'm Just Getting Started.
On May 5, 2012, McKeon was inducted into the Fulton County Baseball & Sports Hall of Fame for his achievements with the Gloversville-Johnstown Glovers, in which he played for in 1950 and 1951 in Gloversville, New York.
McKeon has endorsed Mitt Romney for the 2012 election because of his conservative positions.
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