The San Francisco Giants announced Sunday that former manager Roger Craig, a three-time World Series champion pitcher, died at 93.
Longtime MLB pitcher and belovedCraig, who began his career helpingwin 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. "We have lost a legendary member of our Giants family." Giants President and CEO Larry Baer said in a statement. "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."
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