Independent Baseball Manager Whose Father Appeared In 3 Straight World Series

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 in 1943)

Hal has managed:

  • Winnipeg Goldeyes (1996-1998, 2000-2005)
  • Joliet Jackhammers (2006-2007)
  • Sussex Skyhawks (2008-2009)
  • Normal Cornbelters (2010-2011)

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