Overview
- The Pirates said Tuesday they were informed by his wife, Joan, that Skinner died in the San Diego area, and the team did not share a cause.
- He earned three rings in two roles, winning as a Pirates outfielder in 1960, as a Cardinals player in 1964, and as Pittsburgh’s hitting coach in 1979.
- A three-time All-Star, he served in the Marines during the Korean War before debuting on April 13, 1954, and finished with a .277 average and 103 home runs.
- He managed the Phillies in 1968–69 before resigning during a conflict with star Dick Allen, then spent decades as a coach and later as a scout with several clubs.
- He is survived by his wife and children, and his passing leaves pitcher Vernon Law as the only living Pirate from the 1960 championship team.