Earl Weaver

Earl Sidney Weaver (born August 14, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American former manager in Major League Baseball who spent his entire career with the Baltimore Orioles from 1968-1982 and again in 1985-1986. Between his two stints as a manager, Weaver served as a color commentator for ABC television, calling the 1983 World Series (which involved the Orioles) along with Al Michaels and Howard Cosell.

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August 14 - 1930 - St. Louis, Missouri - American - Manager - Major League Baseball - Baltimore Orioles - 1968 - Color commentator - ABC - 1983 World Series - Al Michaels - Howard Cosell

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During his tenure, the Orioles won 6 Eastern Division titles, 4 American League pennants, and 1 World Series championship. Weaver's managerial record is 1,480-1,060 (.583).

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American League - World Series

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Weaver was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996.

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Baseball Hall of Fame - 1996

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Weaver's nickname was the Earl of Baltimore. He also wrote a book called Weaver on Strategy.

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In 1987 Weaver provided the AI for the computer game Earl Weaver Baseball, which was published by Electronic Arts. The game was one of the precursors of the EA Sports line.

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1987 - AI - Computer game - Earl Weaver Baseball - Electronic Arts - EA Sports

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