Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver, who piloted the Baltimore Orioles to four American League pennants and the 1970 World Series championship, passed away on Saturday at the age of 82.
According to the Orioles' website, Mr. Weaver passed away while on a team-sponsored cruise in the Caribbean.
The Duke of Earl, as the salty-tongued manager was affectionately nicknamed, won 1,480 games and was named Manager of the Year three times.
Earl was ejected 91 times, including both games of a doubleheader.
Earl Weaver was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996.
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