Bob Skinner, Pirates' 1960 World Series Hero, Dies at 94

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Bob Skinner, a 12-season left fielder who spent the bulk of his career with the Pirates and was a two-time World Series champion, died at age 94. An All-Star in 1958 and 1960, he helped Pittsburgh win the 1960 World Series and later earned another title with the Cardinals in 1964; after playing, he spent decades as a manager, coach, and scout in MLB, staying in baseball through 2009. He finished his career batting .277/.351/.421 with more than 100 home runs, roughly 1,200 hits, and 531 RBIs.
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