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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Bob Skinner, a 3-time All-Star outfielder and a 3-time World Series champion, dies at 94

Obit Skinner Baseball - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Bob Skinner, who earned three World Series rings and was named to the All-Star team three times during a baseball career that spanned more than four decades as a player and coach, has died. He was 94.

The Pittsburgh Pirates, where Skinner began his career and helped the franchise stun the New York Yankees in the 1960 World Series, said Tuesday they were informed of Skinner's death from his wife, Joan. He died in San Diego. A cause was not provided.

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