Roger Craig, three-time World Series champion and former Giants manager, dead at 93
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Longtime MLB pitcher and beloved San Francisco Giants manager Roger Craig has died at 93, the team confirmed over the weekend.
Craig, who began his career helping the Dodgers win the franchise’s first World Series in 1955 and again in 1959, passed away on Sunday in San Diego following a short illness, a team spokesperson told The Associated Press.
Manager Roger Craig, #38 of the San Francisco Giants, argues with the home-plate umpire during a Major League Baseball game circa 1990. Craig managed the Giants from 1985-92. (Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
"We have lost a legendary member of our Giants family." Giants President and CEO Larry Baer said in a statement.
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"Roger was beloved by players, coaches, front office staff and fans. He was a father figure to many and his optimism and wisdom resulted in some of the most memorable seasons in our history."
Baer continued, "Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, Carolyn, his four children, Sherri Paschelke, Roger Craig Jr, Teresa Hanvey and Vikki Dancan, his seven grandchildren, his 14 great-grandchildren as well as his extended family and friends."
Craig spent 12 seasons in MLB playing for the Dodgers, the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals with whom he won another championship after beating the New York Yankees in 1964.
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He also pitched for the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies and finished his career 74-98 with a 3.83 ERA and 19 saves.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are saddened to hear of the passing of former Dodger pitcher Roger Craig, who won two World Series