Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros’ first World Series team, dies at 76
Nicknamed “Scrap Iron” for his blue-collar approach to the game, Mr. Garner had a 16-year playing career and was a catalyst in the Pirates World Series title in 1979.
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