By Staff
New Castle News
NEW CASTLE —
Former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Chuck Tanner has died.
Tanner, 82, a lifelong New Castle resident, led the Pirates to the World Series championship in 1979.
Tanner also managed the Chicago White Sox, Oakland A’s and Atlanta Braves and had a successful playing career of his own. He most recently has served as a senior adviser to current Pirates general manager Neal Huntington and remains a fan favorite when he attends games in Pittsburgh.
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