Pittsburgh Pirates legendary player and coach Bob Skinner has died, the organization has announced. He was 94.
Skinner won a World Series title with the Pirates in 1960 as a player and in 1979 as a coach. He also won a World Series championship when playing for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1964.
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“We are saddened to relay the news of the passing of former Pirates outfielder and coach Bob Skinner,” the Pirates posted on X. “Skinner was a member of the 1960 World Series Championship Pirates and a coach on the 1979 World Series Championship team. He made his Major League debut with the Bucs in 1954 and played nine of his 12 seasons in Pittsburgh.”
In addition to winning three World Series titles, Skinner was also a three-time MLB All-Star during his time with the Pirates.
Across his 12 MLB seasons, Skinner hit .277 with 103 home runs and 531 RBIs.
He set a career high in batting average in 1958, hitting .321 with 13 homers and 70 RBIs.
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Skinner’s best power season came in 1962 when he hit .302 with 20 home runs and 75 RBIs.
“As a member of the 1960 World Series championship team, Bob was an important part of one of the most beloved teams in our storied history and helped deliver a moment that will forever be woven into the fabric of our city,” Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said, according to MLB.com. “Bob was a talented player, a proud Pirate and a respected member of the baseball community.
“On behalf of the entire Pirates organization, we extend our deepest condolences to Bob’s family, friends and all those who knew and loved him.”
In addition to the Pirates and Cardinals, Skinner also played for the Cincinnati Reds.
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During his coaching career he was the manager of the Phillies for parts of two seasons and also served as the Padres’ an interim manager for a game.
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