Chuck Tanner
American baseball player and manager
Died when: 82 years 222 days (991 months)Star Sign: Cancer
Charles William Tanner (July 4, 1928 – February 11, 2011) was an American professional baseball player and manager.A left fielder and pinch hitter who appeared in 396 games in Major League Baseball between 1955 and 1962, he was known for his unwavering confidence and infectious optimism.
As a manager for all or parts of 19 seasons, he led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a World Series championship in 1979.
In his last baseball job, he served as a senior advisor to Pirates general manager Neal Huntington.
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