He first became a minor league manager in 1979, heading the Newark Co-Pilots.
He won his first of three consecutive league championships in 1994, leading the Erie Sailors to victory.
He managed the Capitals again in 1997 and 1998, leading them to a league championship in the latter season.
In a span of five years, Fichman led his team to a league championship four times.
He scouted for the San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks signing in excess of 167 players.