Legendary Minor League Baseball manager Buddy Bailey has died. He was 68 years old.

Bailey is the third all-time winningest manager in Minor League history, finishing his career with 2,417 victories.

He had most recently managed the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the Single-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, before retiring after the 2024 season.

“We are extremely saddened by this news. He was an unbelievable teacher of the game, a great man and an even better friend,” Pelicans Team President Ryan Moore said in a statement . “The impact that he left on this organization, the city of Myrtle Beach, and the game of baseball is immeasurable but undeniable.”

In addition to the Cubs organization, Buddy Bailey also spent time with the Braves and Red Sox organizations.

A Pennsylvania native, Bailey p

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