1957 Topps – Chuck Tanner #392 (Outfielder) (b. 4 Jul 1928 – d. 11 Feb 2011 at age 82) – Autographed Baseball Card (Milwaukee Braves)

Charles William "Chuck" Tanner (b. July 4, 1928 – d. February 11, 2011 at age 82) was a left fielder and manager in MLB. 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.

Tanner signed his first contract with the Boston Braves. He played for eight seasons (1955–1962) for four different teams: the Milwaukee Braves, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels. In 396 games played, Tanner batted .261 with 21 home runs. While with the Braves, Tanner hit a home run off the first pitch in his first career at-bat on April 12, 1955.

Tanner was also a solid outfielder, who hit .313 in 1,454 minor league games. His minor league resume includes 98 games with the International League’s Toronto Maple Leafs in 1960 and 1961.

MLB debut – April 12, 1955, for the Milwaukee Braves
Last MLB appearance – May 8, 1962, for the Los Angeles Angels

MLB 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:
1979 World Series Champion
1972 The Sporting News Manager of the Year Award

Link to all of his issued baseball cards – www.tradingcarddb.com/Person.cfm/pid/5765/col/1/yea/0/Chu…

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