Hal Lanier

Baseball player and manager

Hal Lanier - Baseball player and manager
Born

July 4th, 1942
82 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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