Sad news to pass along from Baltimore, as MASN Sports? Roch Kubatko reports that Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver passed away last night. He was 82 years old.
An iconic figure with the Orioles, Weaver compiled a 1,480-1,060 record over 17 seasons as the team?s manager. This included stints from 1968-1982 and from 1985-1986.?Known for his unique wit and progressive baseball strategy, Weaver led the club to six American League East titles, four pennants and a World Series title in 1970.
Weaver is 22nd all-time in managerial wins and ninth all-time in winning percentage. His fiery personality often led to some legendary arguments with umpires. Only Bobby Cox and John McGraw were ejected in more games.
Weaver was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996 while his No. 4 is one of six numbers retired by the Orioles. He was present last June when the Orioles unveiled a statue with his likeness at Camden Yards.
So long to a true baseball legend.
Source: http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/19/earl-weaver-1930-2013/related/
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