Jan
19
2013

HOF Manager Earl Weaver Dies After Massive Heart Attack

An article by 72MetsFan

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The New York Daily News is reporting that longtime Orioles manager Earl Weaver suffered a heart attack early Saturday morning while on an Orioles fantasy cruise in the Caribbean. He collapsed and was unable to be revived.

Weaver, 82, managed the Baltimore Orioles for 17 seasons, compiling a 1,480-1,060 record. He had five seasons with 100-plus wins, including three consecutive seasons from 1969-1971. The only time one of his team’s finished with a sub-.500 record was in 1986, Weaver’s final season in the dugout.

Weaver guided his teams to six division titles, four American League pennants and the World Series championship in 1970. He often said the secret to his success was “pitching, defense and the three-run homer.”

Also known for his fiery demeanor, Weaver regularly argued with umpires and the unofficial tally of his ejections is estimated to be close to 100. Many of his legendary run-ins with the men in blue included Weaver kicking dirt and turning his hat backward when things really got heated, and many such incidents resulted in suspensions.

In addition to clashing with the umpires, Weaver also had his share of differences with his own players. The most famous of whom was Hall of Fame righthander Jim Palmer.

Weaver was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1996.

About the Author: Drew Staley

On June 1, 2012 Johan Santana officially became my favorite current Met! I'm a Queens native who grew up in the shadows of Big Shea. I was a huge Ron Darling, Dave Magadan and John Olerud fan. Honored to be a part of such a great site for Mets fans. Ya Gotta Believe!

18 Comments + Add Comment

Donal January 19, 2013 at 10:52 am

The baseball world has lost a luminary. Not only did he talk a great game, but he was that rare person who was pretty much spot on with what he said.
DMets3 January 19, 2013 at 11:08 am
Sach January 19, 2013 at 11:11 am

RIP Earl.
srt January 19, 2013 at 11:14 am

Dang…sorry to hear this. R.I.P. Earl

I remember his comment well after the WS of ’69 – how all the breaks seem to have went the Mets way – i.e. shoe polish balls and Martin running out of the base line and not being called out.
Hotstreak January 19, 2013 at 11:35 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjhfVIKoaJs

“On my tombstone write the sorest loser who ever lived”

Some of his quotes were gems.

One of the few managers who really belong in HOF.

He had a careder winning percentage over .580.

In all his years managing I believe he finished under .500 just once.
- Donal January 19, 2013 at 11:43 am
  
  Search YouTube for Earl Weaver Manager’s Corner.
  
  DO NOT LISTEN TO IT AT WORK!
Carl S. January 19, 2013 at 11:46 am

Very sorry to read about this. R.I.P. Earl.
Mr North Jersey January 19, 2013 at 11:48 am

R.I.P.
Metsie January 19, 2013 at 11:58 am

I always considered Weaver the last of the great old time managers….

Baseball certainly lost a legend!
GameGeezer January 19, 2013 at 12:11 pm

R.I.P.
L.J. Phipps January 19, 2013 at 12:53 pm

Always liked Earl Weaver, his run-ins with umps were classic. He goes down as a good baseball man with Billy Martin, Tommy Lasorda, Sparky Anderson, Chuck Tanner some of the quality managers in that era.
gregg January 19, 2013 at 1:31 pm

Earl Weaver one of the greatest baseball managers of all time. I remember him vividly from the 1970′s. There was one game in the 1970′s when he was arguing a call and the PA system was playing Bonnie Tyler’s “It’s a Heartache.”. Weaver was also ejected from the 1969 World Series, a rarity indeed. He’s probably arguing with St. Peter at the gate right about now….
Mr North Jersey January 19, 2013 at 8:18 pm

Woe so now I am reading Stan the Man has passed away at 92 years of age. R.I.P.
- Hitman January 19, 2013 at 8:22 pm
  
  Seriously? 2 legends gone in the same day? Wow.
- srt January 19, 2013 at 8:52 pm
  
  MLB has been running a tribute several times today of Weaver’s highlights from one of the most successful managers of all time. I’m sure we’ll be seeing one tomorrow for Stan The Man.
XtreemIcon January 19, 2013 at 8:34 pm

Musial chose the wrong time to play. He played at last ten years with Aaron, Mays and Mantle. He’s underrated because of it.
GameGeezer January 19, 2013 at 8:56 pm

I am so sad by the news that “Stosh” died today. I got to see him as a kid
in Aug of 63 at the Polo Grounds with my Dad. Mets lost 4-3 and Musial got a hit.
He was a fantastic hitter and always a class act and gentleman.
My childhood is vanishing so quickly. R.I.P. Stan.
William H. January 19, 2013 at 10:51 pm

What a tragedy to lose two baseball icons like this in the same day. RIP Earl and Stan.

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