Charlie Manuel

Charlie Manuel is a former professional baseball player and manager, best known for leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a World Series championship in 2008. Born in 1943, he played as an outfielder and spent most of his playing career with the Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manuel became the Phillies’ manager in 2005, where he implemented a positive team culture and emphasized solid fundamentals. Under his leadership, the team won five division titles and the 2008 title, earning him respect as one of the game's successful and beloved figures. His approach combined practical experience with a strong motivational style.