Bob Skinner: key obituary facts
Is Bob Skinner dead? Yes. Bob Skinner died on May 4, 2026, at age 94.
Cause of death: Bob Skinner's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Bob Skinner known for?
He was known as American baseball player and coach.
More about Bob Skinner
Born: 3 October 1931.
Place of birth: La Jolla.
Place of death: San Diego.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: La Jolla High School.
Also known as: Robert Ralph Skinner.
Bob Skinner, an American baseball player and manager, died on May 4, 2026, at age 94.
Robert Ralph Skinner played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals from 1954 to 1966.
He later managed for the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres, and also worked as a coach and scout. Skinner spent more than 50 years in the game.
Bob Skinner, 94, American baseball player and manager (Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies).