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Phil Garner: A Baseball Lifer's Journey

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Phil Garner, a baseball lifer and former Brewers manager, passed away at 76. He held the franchise record for most wins until Craig Counsell surpassed him. Garner played for the Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates, contributing to their World Series win in 1979. He managed the Brewers to their best season until then in 1992, but later years brought mostly losing records. Garner also managed the Tigers and Astros, taking the Astros to the World Series in 2005. His overall managerial wins total 985, leaving a mark on dynasties and dark times alike.

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