Bobby Valentine briefly roomed during spring training 1976 with the San Diego Padres. Valentine's first and only season with Boston was marred by injuries, in-fighting, clubhouse drama, public disagreements with players, and a tumultuous relationship with his coaches. Under Valentine's management, the 2012 Red Sox finished last in the AL East at 69–93, their worst record in 47 years. Valentine was fired by the Red Sox on October 4, 2012, just one day after the conclusion of the regular season. On February 22, 2013, Valentine was named athletic director at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. Valentine officially began his new career
A. S. Valentine in a game for Shadyside Academy as that team was defeated by the Pittsburgh A.C., 26–0. That same year, he scored a touchdown against the Greensburg Athletic Association, during a 10–5 Allegheny win. During a game against the Detroit Athletic Association on November 11, 1893, Valentine reportedly openly punched Detroit's quarterback so openly. The officials ignored the incident, and the Detroiter used the next play to retaliate against Valentine. Shortly after, a brawl between the two clubs erupted. Allegheny would go on to win the game 18–0. In 1894, during a game against the Pittsburgh A.C., Valentine was thrown out