Charles William Tanner Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Charles William "Chuck" Tanner (July 4, 1928 – February 11, 2011) was a left fielder and manager in Major League Baseball. He was known for his unwavering confidence and infectious optimism. He managed the Pittsburgh Pirates to a World Series championship in 1979. He last served as a senior adviser to Pirates general manager Neal Huntington.
I always remember the players are human beings first.
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Made major league debut on 12 April 1955, as a pinch hitter with the Milwaukee Braves. He swung at the first pitch thrown to him and hit a home run.
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He was voted the American League Manager in 1972. Under his management, the Pittsburgh Pirates won the 1979 National League Eastern Division championship against the Cincinatti Reds. He took the Pirates to the 1979 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles to win the win the championship.
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He managed the Chicago White Sox from 1970 to 1975 in Chicago, Illinois; the Oakland's A's in 1976 in Oakland, California; the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1977 to 1985 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and the Atlanta Braves from 1986 to 1988 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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He played as an outfielder for eight seasons for the major leagues like the Milwaukee Braves in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Illinois; the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland, Ohio; and the Los Angeles Angels in Los Angeles, California.
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He graduated from high school in Shenango, Pennsylvania.
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He is survived by his son, Bruce Tanner.
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Manager of the Chicago White Sox, Oakland A's and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball teams.
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
2006 MLB All-Star Game
2006
TV Special
Himself
Looking for Oscar
2000
Documentary
Himself
1984 MLB All-Star Game
1984
TV Special
Himself - NL Coach
1980 MLB All-Star Game
1980
TV Special
Himself - NL Manager
1979 World Series Video: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Baltimore Orioles