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Former Houston Astros player and manager Phil Garner throws a ceremonial first pitch before a MLB game between the Astros and Detroit Tigers at Daikin Park in Houston, Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle

Ex-Astros player, manager Phil Garner dies at 76

The popular infielder known as "Scrap Iron" played seven seasons for the Astros before leading them to their first playoff success as the team's manager.

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