Hal Lanier
Baseball player and manager
Born
July 4th, 1942
83 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball primarily for the San Francisco Giants and the Houston Astros. Transitioned to coaching and managing, taking the role of manager for the Triple-A affiliates of the Houston Astros. Also served as a minor league manager, contributing to player development and team strategies.
Played for the San Francisco Giants
Managed in the minor leagues for the Houston Astros
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