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Independent Baseball Manager Whose Father Appeared In 3 Straight World Series

August 8, 2011 by independentbaseball

Question: What independent baseball manager for 15 seasons had a father who appeared in three straight world series as a pitcher in the 1940s, winning two series games in that span? Answer: Hal Lanier (father Max was a member of the St. Louis Cardinals who won the world series in 1942 and 1944 but lost … Read more

Alexandria Aces Manager Played For Same MLB Franchise As Twin Brother

August 7, 2011 by independentbaseball

Question: What 1995-1999 Alexandria Aces manager once played for the same franchise as his twin brother, although at different times? Answer: Stan Cliburn (he and his brother Stew both played for the California Angels in the 1980s)