Bob Skinner, Former Pirates Star, Passes at 94

Former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder and first baseman Bob Skinner, a two-time All-Star and World Series champion, has died at age 94 in San Diego. Skinner played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball, including nine with the Pirates, and was part of their 1960 championship team that upset the New York Yankees. chickenroad.qpon

After his playing career, Skinner transitioned to coaching, serving as a manager with the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies, and later as a hitting coach for the Pirates, including their 1979 World Series winning team. He finished his career with a .277 batting average and four seasons where he hit over .300. Pirates owner Bob Nutting praised Skinner as 'an important part of one of the most beloved teams in our storied history'.