Chuck Tanner
MLB debut April 12, 1955 for the Milwaukee Braves Last MLB appearance May 8, 1962 for the Los Angeles Angels Career statistics Batting average .261 Home runs 21 RBI 105 Managerial record 1,352–1,381 Teams As Player Milwaukee Braves (1955–1957) Chicago Cubs (1957–1958) Cleveland Indians (1959–1960) Los Angeles Angels (1961–1962) As Manager Chicago White Sox (1970–1975) Oakland Athletics (1976) Pittsburgh Pirates (1977–1985) Atlanta Braves (1986–1988) Career highlights and awards World Series champion (1979) 1972 The Sporting News Manager of the Year Award Charles William "Chuck" Tanner (July 4, 1928 – February 11, 2011 ) was a left fielder and manager in Major League Baseball. He was known for his unwavering confidence and infectious optimism. He managed the Pittsburgh Pirates to a World Series championship in 1979. He last served as a senior adviser to Pirates general manager Neal Huntington.