Phil Garner

Baseball player and manager

Phil Garner - Baseball player and manager
Born

April 30th, 1949
75 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a second baseman in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1988, primarily with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Houston Astros. Managed the Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros, leading the Astros to a division title in 1997. Garner was part of the Pirates team that won the World Series in 1979. He contributed to the success of multiple teams during a long career in professional baseball.

Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Won the World Series in 1979

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