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Phil Garner Dies at 76

Phil Garner Dies at 76

Garner passed away following a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, just days before his 77th birthday.

His 16-season playing career was highlighted by a World Series championship with the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates, where he was a key infielder.

As a manager, he oversaw the Brewers, Tigers, and Astros, leaving an indelible mark on each franchise with his blue-collar approach to the game.

Tributes have poured in from across Major League Baseball, honoring a man whose life was dedicated to the sport.

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Phil Garner
American baseball player
Houston Astros
Major League Baseball franchise in Houston, Texas
Major League Baseball
North American professional baseball league
Pittsburgh Pirates
Baseball team and Major League Baseball franchise in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States