Scrap Iron Garner: fiery competitor and beloved baseball lifer dies at 76
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Phil Garner, the fiery yet personable MLB star nicknamed Scrap Iron, died at 76 from pancreatic cancer in Texas. A standout second baseman who later managed the Brewers, Tigers and Astros, he led Houston to the 2005 World Series and mentored peers and managers—like Bob Melvin—with a rare blend of competitive edge and warmth.
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