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RIP Scrap Iron

Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2026 8:03 pm
by MJG75
Phil Garner has passed at 76, after a years long battle with pancreatic cancer. Hit .500 in the 79 WS. One of my all time favorite Buccos, a true man's man.

https://www.mlb.com/news/phil-garner-dies-at-76

Re: RIP Scrap Iron

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2026 1:16 am
by BouldernBun
MJG75 wrote:
Sun Apr 12, 2026 8:03 pm
Phil Garner has passed at 76, after a years long battle with pancreatic cancer. Hit .500 in the 79 WS. One of my all time favorite Buccos, a true man's man.

https://www.mlb.com/news/phil-garner-dies-at-76
He was only with the Pirates for a few short years and had a long career as a player and manager but I always think of him as a Pirate. RIP

Re: RIP Scrap Iron

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2026 9:59 pm
by langer
I learned how to chew side chew from him. RIP.

Re: RIP Scrap Iron

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2026 2:14 am
by Stlcrtn1974
langer wrote:
Mon Apr 13, 2026 9:59 pm
I learned how to chew side chew from him. RIP.
Redman, Beachnut or Applejack.