One of the all-time best humans you could have the privilege to know. It was a blast to be around him for multiple seasons, and he such had a positive impact on so many people. Rest in peace, Gar.
We are saddened by the passing of Phil Garner, whose playing and managing careers spanned five decades in the game.
Garner played 16 years as a gritty infielder nicknamed “Scrap Iron.” A 3-time All-Star with the Athletics and Pirates, he went on to spend seven years with the Astros, then finished his playing days with stints with the Dodgers and Giants.
In 1979, Garner was a key member of the World Series champion “We Are Family” Pittsburgh Pirates. He batted .417 (5-for-12) in the three-game NLCS sweep, then hit .500 (12-for-24) in the World Series to help Pittsburgh win the title in seven games.
Garner would go on to spend parts of 15 seasons as manager of the Brewers, Tigers, and Astros. In 2005, he skippered the Astros to their first ever World Series appearance.
He was 76 years old.
Heartbreaking news. Wes was completely authentic and a wonderful person who dearly loved his family. He understood and could write about the human element of sports incredibly well, and he loved his work so much (and the Chicago Cubs). What a massive loss. Praying for his family.
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To celebrate #NGWSD, all 17 positions within our @BigTenPlus and in-venue broadcast crew for tomorrow's @OregonWBB game will be held by women.
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