Former Dodgers Infielder Phil Garner Dies at 76
Former Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Phil Garner, who played 16 years in MLB and managed for another 15, died at age 76 on Saturday. “Garner passed away peacefully last night, April 11, surrounded by family and love after a two-plus-year battle with pancreatic cancer,” his family said in a statement. “Phil never lost his signature spark of life he was so well known for or his love for baseball which was with him until the end.
Special thanks to the Houston Medical Center, MD Anderson, Baylor St. Lukes and all the Doctors and Nurses for their excellent care and support. ” The Dodgers reached out on social media to express their condolences Sunday morning.
“The Dodgers mourn the passing of longtime MLB player and manager as well as former Dodger infielder Phil Garner,” the Dodgers wrote via X. “Our condolences to his loved ones. ” The Dodgers mourn the passing of longtime MLB player and manager as well as former Dodger infielder Phil Garner.
Our condolences to his loved ones. — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 12, 2026 Throughout his long MLB career, Garner hit 109 home runs and drove in 738 RBIs while posting league average numbers with the bat all the while. He made three All-Star Games in his career, and also won the World Series with the Oakland Athletics in 1974—the third championship of their three-peat.
He went to the World Series with the Houston Astros in 2005, leading them to their first appearance in the Fall Classic while they were still in the National League. Apr 30, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros former manager Phil Garner throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game against the Detroit Tigers at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images When did Phil Garner Play for the Dodgers?