Former Phillies Manager, World Series Champion, Dies at 94
Summary
Bob Skinner, a former Major League Baseball player and manager, has died at the age of 94. He played for teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates and managed the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres.Key Facts
- Bob Skinner played 12 seasons as an outfielder in Major League Baseball.
- He was part of the Pittsburgh Pirates' 1960 World Series Championship team.
- Skinner made the National League All-Star team three times.
- He managed the Philadelphia Phillies in 1968 and part of 1969.
- Skinner also served as interim manager for the San Diego Padres in 1977.
- His coaching career included time with the Padres, Pirates, California Angels, and Atlanta Braves.
- Skinner served in the Korean War before starting his MLB career.
- His son, Joel Skinner, also had a Major League career and was a manager, making them one of two father-son MLB managerial pairs.
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