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Bob Skinner, 94, dies; two World Series titles.

5/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bob Skinner, 94, former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder and coach, died Monday.
Skinner won World Series titles as a player in 1960 and as a coach in 1979.
Pirates chairman Bob Nutting praised Skinner’s nine-season playing career, two All-Star selections and a .321 average in 1958.
After retiring, he coached the Pirates to the 1979 championship and later scouted for the Houston Astros through 2009.

History

Historical Context

After the Pirates snapped a 35-year title drought by defeating the Yankees 4–3 in the 1960 World Series—winning despite a –28 run differential and Bill Mazeroski’s walk-off homer—outfielder Bob Skinner hit .321 and later coached the 1979 championship team, mirroring the earlier triumph. He remained in baseball as an Astros scout until 2009.

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Story summary

Bob Skinner, 94, former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder and coach, died Monday.
Skinner won World Series titles as a player in 1960 and as a coach in 1979.
Pirates chairman Bob Nutting praised Skinner’s nine-season playing career, two All-Star selections and a .321 average in 1958.
After retiring, he coached the Pirates to the 1979 championship and later scouted for the Houston Astros through 2009.

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