February 11, 201115 yr http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2011/...dies-at-81.html He was such a breath of fresh air in the early 70's after two terrible seasons in 68 and 69.
February 11, 201115 yr When he managed the Sox he was young and very energetic. A real fresh start. Those were some pretty good teams he managed too. If it wasn't for the A's Dynasty of the early seventies the Sox may have won a championship then. Finished second to the A's, I think it was'72, who went on to win three straight world series. Probably played the A's tougher than the playoff and world series opponents did. He was one of those people who just seem to stand out. Edited February 12, 201115 yr by since56
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (Tannerfan @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 02:37 PM) http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2011/...dies-at-81.html He was such a breath of fresh air in the early 70's after two terrible seasons in 68 and 69. Man, you aren't kidding about a breath of fresh air after those two seasons. I was in my early 20's when Tanner became manager and I went to more games in the Chuck Tanner-Dick Allen era than any other Sox era. It was an exciting time to be a White Sox fan. RIP Chuck.
February 11, 201115 yr I remember the "we are family" Pirates, one of my earliest baseball memories...didn't even know he managed the White Sox, that's cool. RIP Mr. Tanner.
February 11, 201115 yr QUOTE (BigEdWalsh @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 04:50 PM) Man, you aren't kidding about a breath of fresh air after those two seasons. I was in my early 20's when Tanner became manager and I went to more games in the Chuck Tanner-Dick Allen era than any other Sox era. It was an exciting time to be a White Sox fan. RIP Chuck. I hear ya Ed...that '72 team was probably one of my all-time favorite teams. I remember going to a crapload of games during that era (I was 12 at the time). Dick Allen, Melton, Carlos May, Wilbur, Terry Forster, Goose Gossage, No Neck Williams...lead by Chuck Tanner. People can bag on Dick Allen all they want...but he was damn fun to watch play ball. RIP Chuck Tanner.
February 12, 201115 yr RIP Chuck. He loved him some Dick Allen. I shall wear my red Sox cap in your memory.
February 12, 201115 yr RIP Lefty Tanner. He was another manager who was traded for a player. He was traded from Oakland to Pittsburgh for Manny Sanguillen.
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