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Earl Weaver

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Earl Sidney Weaver (born August 14, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri) was a baseball manager of the Baltimore Orioles from 1968-1982 and again in 1985-1986.

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).

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