Download or read book Chuck Tanner and the Pittsburgh Pirates written by Dale Richard Perelman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2023-08-21 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baseball's Mr. Sunshine A beloved son of Western Pennsylvania, Chuck Tanner spent a career in baseball both as a player and manager. He lead the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1977 to 1985 and helped capture the 1979 World Series. Tanner was key in developing the relief pitcher through his work with Goose Gossage and he played a role in the careers of numerous players such as Willie Stargell, Dave Parker and more. Through extensive research and interviews, author Dale Perelman presents the life and career of Chuck Tanner.