Roger Craig, Former MLB Pitcher And Manager Who Was World Series Fixture, Dies At 93

CBS Philadelphia

June 5, 2023

PHILADELPHIA -- Roger Craig, who pitched for three championship teams during his major league career and then managed the San Francisco Giants to the 1989 World Series that was interrupted by a massive earthquake, has died. He was 93.

A spokesperson for the Giants said the team was informed by a family member that Craig died Sunday in San Diego following a short illness.

"We have lost a legendary member of our Giants family," Giants President and Chief Executive Officer 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."

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