Former Cubs, Braves Outfielder Dies
Summary
Eddie Haas, a former baseball player and coach, died on June 4 at the age of 91. He played for the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Braves, later became a coach and manager, and worked in scouting for several Major League Baseball teams.Key Facts
- Eddie Haas played three seasons in Major League Baseball with the Cubs (1957) and Braves (1958-60).
- He was an outfielder and had a batting average of .243 with one home run.
- Haas played in minor leagues until 1964 before retiring as a player.
- He coached and managed in the Braves organization, including managing the Atlanta Braves in 1985.
- Haas was fired as Braves manager in August 1985 after the team had a 50-71 record.
- After managing, he worked as a scout for the Montreal Expos (1986-94) and Boston Red Sox (1995-2003).
- Haas won a minor league championship with the Greenwood Braves in 1969.
- His family includes relatives who played and worked in professional baseball.
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