Scrap Iron Phil Garner Passes Away at 76
Former MLB three-time All-Star and manager Phil Garner, nicknamed 'Scrap Iron,' died at 76 after battling pancreatic cancer. A 16-year big leaguer for the Athletics, Pirates, Astros, Dodgers and Giants, he was a 1976 All-Star and a key member of the Pirates' 1979 World Series title team, later guiding the Brewers, Tigers and Astros to a 985-1054 managerial record.