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February 11, 2011
Chuck Tanner, American baseball player and manager (born 1928)
Chuck Tanner
Charles William Tanner was an American professional baseball player and manager. A left fielder and pinch hitter who appeared in 396 games in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1955 and 1962, he was known for his unwavering confidence and infectious optimism. As a manager for all or parts of 19 seasons, he led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a World Series championship in 1979. In his last baseball job, he served as a senior advisor to Pirates general manager Neal Huntington.
February 11
February 11 is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 323 days remain until the end of the year.