Pirates mourn loss of World Series champion, former coach Bob Skinner

PHOENIX — The Pirates have lost another member of their 1960 World Series team, as they confirmed Tuesday the passing of two-time MLB All-Star outfielder Bob Skinner.

Skinner, who also had two different coaching stints with the Pirates, passed away Monday at the age of 94.

“As a member of the 1960 World Series championship team, Bob was an important part of one of the most beloved teams in our storied history and helped deliver a moment that will forever be woven into the fabric of our city,” said Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting. “Bob was a talented player, a proud Pirate and a respected member of the baseball community. On behalf of the entire Pirates organization, we extend our deepest condolences to Bob’s family, friends and all those who knew and loved him.”

Skinner made his MLB debut with the Pirates in 1954 and spent nine of his 12 Major League seasons with Pittsburgh, helping the 1960 team win the World Series.

The left-handed hitter known for his pretty swing made the MLB All-Star Game in 1958 and 1960. In the first of those two seasons, Skinner started 141 games in left field and hit a career-high .321 to go along with 13 home runs, 70 RBIs, 93 runs scored, 12 stolen bases and an .879 OPS, starting in left field for the National League.

After his Pittsburgh days, Skinner spent two seasons with Cincinnati (1963-64) and three in St. Louis (1964-66) before retiring as a player.

Skinner was a coach and Minor League manager in the Phillies system and went 92-123 in parts of two seasons as Philadelphia's manager from 1968-69.

Skinner coached for San Diego from 1969-73 before returning to the Pirates as their batting coach from 1974-76. He returned to the Padres in '77 and worked for the Angels in '78 before returning once more to Pittsburgh.

Along with batting coach duties, he was the Pirates' third-base coach in 1985, serving as a member of the coaching staff for the 1979 World Series champion team.

Skinner is survived by his wife, Joan, along with sons Mark, Craig, Drew and Joel and eight grandchildren.

This story will be updated.

Jason Mackey: Jason.Mackey@pirates.com and @JMackey_PGH.