Chuck Tanner

Baseball manager, led Pirates to victory

Chuck Tanner - Baseball manager, led Pirates to victory
Born

July 4th, 1928
96 years ago

Died

February 11th, 2011
14 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player and manager, guided the Pittsburgh Pirates to a World Series championship in 1979. Managed several teams, including the Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics. As a player, competed primarily as an outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing for teams such as the Milwaukee Braves and the Chicago Cubs. Transitioned into management and left a notable mark in the game during two decades of coaching.

Managed the Pittsburgh Pirates to a World Series title in 1979

Played for the Milwaukee Braves and Chicago Cubs

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