Earl Weaver
Baseball manager and analyst with Orioles
Born
August 14th, 1930
94 years ago
Died
January 19th, 2013
12 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Managed the Baltimore Orioles from 1968 to 1982 and again in 1985. Led the team to four American League pennants and a World Series championship in 1970. Developed a reputation for strategic thinking, particularly in the areas of defense and pitching. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996, reflecting a successful career as both a player and a manager.
Managed the Baltimore Orioles to four AL pennants
Won the World Series in 1970
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996
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