Although lacking big league managerial experience, Pittsburgh Pirates hitting coach Lloyd McClendon is named as the team’s manager, replacing recently-fired Gene Lamont.

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On October 22, 2000 — Although lacking big league managerial experience, Pittsburgh Pirates hitting coach Lloyd McClendon is named as the team’s manager, replacing recently-fired Gene Lamont.

 

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