Eddie Haas, former outfielder and Braves manager, dies at 91

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Eddie Haas, former outfielder and Braves manager, dies at 91
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Eddie Haas, a former outfielder for the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Braves, has died at age 91. Haas, who played in the MLB in the late 1950s, also managed the Atlanta Braves for one season in 1984-85. He contributed over 50 years to baseball in various roles, including as a player, scout, and minor league manager. Known for his long association with the Braves organization, Haas was remembered for his coaching skills, though his managerial tenure was marked by challenges. He passed away on June 4, and his family includes several relatives with baseball ties.

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  • •Eddie Haas played in MLB from 1957-1960.
  • •He managed the Atlanta Braves in 1984.
  • •Haas had a 50-year career in professional baseball.
  • •He is survived by three children and seven grandchildren.
  • •Haas contributed as a scout for multiple MLB teams.
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A veteran of three MLB seasons as an outfielder, and one as a manager, died at 91.

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