Earl Weaver
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Earl Sidney Weaver (born August 14, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American former manager in Major League Baseball who spent his entire career with the Baltimore Orioles from 1968-1982 and again in 1985-1986. In-between 1982 and his return to the Orioles in 1985, Weaver served as a color commentator for ABC.
During his tenure, the Orioles won 6 Eastern Division titles, 4 American League pennants, and 1 World Series championship. Weaver's managerial record is 1,480-1,060 (.583).
Weaver was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996.
Weaver's nickname was the Earl of Baltimore. He also wrote a book called Weaver on Strategy.
External link
- Baseball Hall of Fame biography (http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hofers_and_honorees/hofer_bios/weaver_earl.htm)