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Three-Time World Series Champion Dead at 94
May 6, 2026
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Bettmann / Bettmann ArchiveThree-time World Series winner Bob ‘Sleepy’ Skinner has died at age 94 in San Diego. “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 in a statement. The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the outfielder’s death on Tuesday after receiving word from his wife, Joan.
She did not share his cause of death. Skinner played for the Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, and St. Louis Cardinals throughout his 12-season MLB run in the 1950s and 1960s. He was named to the All-Star team in 1958 and twice in 1960 while playing for the Pirates. The sports icon was part of the 1964 Cardinals team that won the World Series. He retired in 1966, transitioning to coaching and managerial roles, eventually returning to the Pirates as their hitting coach in 1979, where he helped them win another World Series. Skinner is survived by his wife, Joan, their four sons, and eight grandchildren.Read it at The U.S. SunRead more at The Daily Beast.
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