"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 played parts of 12 seasons in the big leagues, the majority of which came in Pittsburgh. A native of La Jolla, California, Skinner played a season at nearby San Diego Junior College."
"Skinner made it back to the Majors one year later and finally settled in during his third MLB season, breaking out by hitting .305 in 1957."
Bob Skinner, an All-Star left fielder and two-time World Series champion, passed away at 94. He was a key player for the Pirates, contributing to their 1960 World Series victory. Skinner played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Pirates. After serving in the Marines during the Korean War, he returned to the Pirates and eventually became an All-Star. His best season was in 1958, where he earned his first All-Star selection and helped the Pirates achieve their first championship in 35 years.
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