Charlie Manuel

Charlie Manuel is the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. A former major league outfielder, Manuel succeeded Larry Bowa as the Phillies manager following a 2004 season in which the Phillies failed to reach the playoffs.

1. Born: January 4, 1944 in Northfork, West Virginia
2. Birth name: Charles Fuqua Manuel
3. Bats: Left
4. Throws: Right
5. First American to be named Japanese Pacific League MVP in 1979
6. Challenged radio personality Howard Eskin to a fight during a postgame press conferenceESPN: Phillies manager challenges radio personality to fight (April 19, 2007)
7. Voted into the Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995

Manuel was signed out of high school as an amateur free agent by the Minnesota Twins. Manuel did not have a standout career as a major leaguer, hitting .198 Batting Average, with 4 Home Run and 43 Runs Batted In in six seasons with the Twins and Dodgers.Baseball-Reference: Charlie Manuel Manuel was a star in Japan however, where he hit 189 HR while playing on three championship teams.MLB: Charlie Manuel

• Mahalo's Guide to the Philadelphia Phillies
• Baseball-Reference.com: Career Player Statistics | Managerial Record
  • Height: 6-4
  • Weight: 200
  • Rookie Year: 1969

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