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Bob Skinner, a former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder and coach, passed away at 94. He played a crucial role in their 1960 World Series victory. Skinner, an All-Star in 1958 and 1960, spent 9 of his 12 MLB seasons with the Pirates, also playing for Cincinnati and St. Louis. The Pirates honored him as a team cornerstone, and he later coached multiple teams, earning a second World Series ring in 1979. Skinner is survived by his wife, three sons, and eight grandchildren, leaving a lasting impact on Pirates history.

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