This week we examine the life and times of Earl Weaver, who frequently preached his baseball gospel of pitching, defense and the three run home run, as his stated formula for winning baseball games. The Hall of famer brought a tenacious fighting spirit and pragmatism to the Orioles dugout, and led the team to five !00 win seasons. Four American League Pennants, and a 1970 World Championship, all the while tormenting a whole generation of umpires along the way.

The vertically challenged Earl with his hair trigger temperment, was one of the most influential managers in modern baseball history, and among the most combative. His dictorial nature as a leader made battles with his players as frequent as those with umpires. This is his story.

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