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Lou Piniella

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Lou Piniella was known as one of the most durable outfielders in the 1970s. His major league career lasted fro 1964-1984 primarily with Kansas City and later with the New York Yankees. After retirement, Lou moved into management. He managed the New York Yankees for 3 seasons, the Cincinnati Reds for another 3 seasons, eventually leading the 1990 Reds to a World Series Championship. Lou then managed the Seattle Mariners for 10 seasons, including a record breaking 116 win season in 2001. He is now managing the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
BornAugust 28, 1943
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Known for:

Luke Edwards in Little Big League (1994)
Little Big League
6.1
  • Lou Piniella
  • 1994
1980 American League Championship Series
TV Series
  • Self - New York Yankees Left Fielder
1976 American League Championship Series (1976)
1976 American League Championship Series
TV Mini Series
  • Self - New York Yankees Designated Hitter
  • Self - New York Yankees Pinch Hitter
2006 American League Championship Series
TV Series
  • Self - Color Commentator

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  • Luke Edwards in Little Big League (1994)
    Little Big League
    • Lou Piniella
    • 1994

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We Believe
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We Believe
We Believe
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  • Height
    • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
  • Born
    • August 28, 1943
    • Tampa, Florida, USA
  • Spouse
    • Anita GarciaApril 12, 1967 - present (3 children)
  • Other works
    TV commercial: Seattle Mariners (As Dr Lou Pinella, Psychiatrist; 1994).
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    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 3 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    Dyed his hair blonde in July 2003, after he promised his team he would if they would win 3 games in a row for the first time that season.
  • Trademark
    Temper tantrums
  • Nicknames
    • Skipper or Big Lou
    • Sweet Lou

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