About Chuck Tanner
Charles William Tanner was an American professional baseball player and manager. A left fielder and pinch hitter who appeared in 396 games in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1955 and 1962, he was known for his unwavering confidence and infectious optimism. As a manager for all or parts of 19 seasons, he led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a World Series championship in 1979. In his last baseball job, he served as a senior advisor to Pirates general manager Neal Huntington. A left-handed batter and thrower, Tanner signed his first professional baseball contract with the Boston Braves. While with the Braves, Tanner hit a home run off the first pitch in his first career at-bat on April 12, 1955.
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