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Phil Garner, Who Guided Houston Astros to Historic First World Series Trip, Dies at 76
- Three-Time All-Star Phil Garner died Saturday after a two-plus-year battle with pancreatic cancer, the Milwaukee Brewers announced. He was 76.
- Nicknamed "Scrap Iron" for his blue-collar approach, Garner played 16 seasons in the major leagues with the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, and other teams. He starred in the 1979 World Series championship run.
- As a manager, Garner compiled a 985-1,054 record over 15 years with the Brewers, Detroit Tigers, and Astros. His most notable achievement came in 2005 when he guided Houston to its first-ever World Series appearance.
- Pirates chairman Bob Nutting called Garner "a fierce competitor, a respected leader, and a cherished part of the Pirates family." The Brewers also expressed sadness at his passing.
- A Tennessee native who starred at the University of Tennessee, Garner was remembered for his grit and passion. His son said Garner's love for baseball "was with him until the end.
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Pirates great Phil Garner, member of 1979 Title Team, Dies
PITTSBURGH — Former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Phil Garner has died at the age of 76, according to KDKA. The Pirates and Garner’s family said he died April 11 following a more than two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. In a statement released through the team, Garner’s son, Ty, said his father “passed away peacefully … surrounded [...]
Garner, who led MLB until 2007, faced a long struggle against pancreatic cancer
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