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Apr 10, 2012 · April 10, 2012. Aggressive, loud and sweet are all words to describe Louis Victor Piniella. For those under 45, Piniella is remembered most for his managerial career, which includes a 1990 World Series title with the Cincinnati Reds, three Manager of the Year Awards (Seattle Mariners 1995, 2001; Chicago Cubs 2008) and his colorful arguments ...
Aug 5, 2014 · Lou Piniella transformed the Mariners franchise after he became manager in 1993, installing a culture of competition and winning that had been missing before his arrival.
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Nov 4, 2023 · Piniella’s time with the Pilots and eventually-iconic angry antics on the field led to him ironically being nicknamed “Sweet Lou,” as noted by pitcher Jim Bouton in his famous book, Ball Four.
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Piniella was nicknamed “Sweet Lou” for his fluid swing. And, as it turns out, that nickname fits his personality, too. Andy Benes, who spoke at the dinner for the Lou Piniella Celebrity Golf Classic, talks about his marriage in the “Intentional Walk” column of Inside Pitch’s (spring 2012) edition.
Many writers and broadcasters over the years have used the nickname "Sweet Lou" for the now-retired Cubs skipper, but why? He seems like a decent enough fellow -- on the gruff side,...
Aug 23, 2010 · Piniella turned the act of kicking dirt into an art form during his managerial career. "Sweet Lou" scuffed many a shoe while attempting to get his point across to umpires.
Apr 1, 2019 · Royals’ manager Joe Gordon immediately inserted Piniella as his starting left-fielder and on opening day, April 8 th, 1969, Sweet Lou, batting lead off, stroked a double down the left-field...
