Earl Weaver Manager of the Year
Hall of Fame manager of the Baltimore Orioles, three-time Manager of the Year, and 1970 World Series champion.
Earl Sidney Weaver (August 14, 1930 – January 19, 2013) was an American professional baseball manager, author, and television color commentator. He managed the Baltimore Orioles from 1968 to 1982 and again from 1985 to 1986, winning a World Series championship in 1970. He was a three-time Manager of the Year. In 1996, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Quick Facts
- Years recognized
- 1973, 1977, 1979 (AP); 1977 (UPI)
Lore & Background
Weaver was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of a dry cleaner who cleaned uniforms for the St. Louis Cardinals and Browns. He played minor league baseball as a second baseman from 1948 to 1960, never playing in the Major Leagues. He began his managerial career in 1956 as a player-manager. He managed in the Orioles' farm system from 1957 onward, winning Eastern League Manager of the Year in 1964. He managed the Orioles to a World Series championship in 1970.
Reader's Guide
It does not mention any specific years for the award, nor does it confirm or deny the years 1973, 1977, or 1979.
Did You Know?
- He never played in Major League Baseball, despite a 13-year minor league playing career.
- His baseball hero was Hall of Fame manager Leo Durocher.
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