Former Pirates manager Chuck Tanner dies at 82 Chuck Tanner, who led the Pirates to the 1979 World Series title, died Friday in his hometown of New Castle, Lawrence County. He was 82. Read more on Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Former pitcher Woodie Fryman dies at 70 EWING, Ky. – Woodie Fryman, who pitched 18 seasons...
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Ex-Sox manager Chuck Tanner dies PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chuck Tanner, who managed the Pittsburgh Pirates to one of the greatest comebacks in World Series history, has died. He was 81.The Pirates said Tanner’s family informed them of his death on Friday at his home in New Castle, Pa., after a long illness.Tanner managed the...
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Chuck Tanner Manager of the Year Logo Pittsburgh, PA (Vocus) October 28, 2009 Ron Gardenhire, the current manager of the Minnesota Twins, has been selected as the Chuck Tanner Major League Baseball Manager of the Year for 2009. Mr. Gardenhire joins Joe Maddon and Joe Torre who have been honored as...
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