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Earl Weaver

baseball manager

Born: Died: American

Earl Sidney Weaver (August 14, 1930 – January 19, 2013) was an American professional baseball manager, author, and television color commentator. Weaver played in minor league baseball as a second baseman from 1948 to 1960. In 1956, he began his managerial career, serving as a player–manager for five seasons before he stopped playing to concentrate on managing, without ever having played in Major League Baseball (MLB). He progressed through the minor league system before going on to become a manager in the Major Leagues with the Baltimore Orioles (1968–1982; 1985–86), winning a World Series championship in 1970. Weaver's style of managing was summed up in the quote: "pitching, defense, and the three-run homer." He did not believe in placing emphasis on "small ball" tactics such as stolen bases, hit and run plays, or sacrifice bunts, though these views developed somewhat over time. In 1996, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Notable For

American baseball manager

Earl Weaver's Historical Timeline

  1. Orioles forfeit to Blue Jays when manager Earl Weaver pulls team off field in the 5th inning, citing hazardous condition

    Orioles forfeit to Blue Jays when manager Earl Weaver pulls team off field in the 5th inning, citing hazardous conditions due to a small tarpaulin on the bullpen mound

  2. Joe Altobelli succeeds retiring Earl Weaver as Baltimore Orioles manager

    Earl Sidney Weaver (August 14, 1930 – January 19, 2013) was an American professional baseball manager, author, and television color commentator.

  3. MLB Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver is ejected from both games of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, NYC; Weaver is

    MLB Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver is ejected from both games of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, NYC; Weaver is the only manager to be tossed twice in a day two times

  4. Earl Weaver dies

    Earl Weaver, American baseball manager, known for american baseball manager, died on 2013-01-19.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Earl Weaver born?
Earl Weaver was born on 1930-01-19 (American).
What is Earl Weaver known for?
American baseball manager
What historical events involved Earl Weaver?
Earl Weaver was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Orioles forfeit to Blue Jays when manager Earl Weaver pulls team off field in the 5th inning, citing hazardous condition, Joe Altobelli succeeds retiring Earl Weaver as Baltimore Orioles manager, MLB Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver is ejected from both games of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, NYC; Weaver is.
When did Earl Weaver die?
Earl Weaver died on 2013-01-01.

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