Manuel won more games than any other Phillies manager (780) and finished with a .551 winning percentage.
Manuel joined the Phils in 2003 and helped persuade Jim Thome to sign in Philadelphia. Thome, being enshrined in the hall of fame this summer, has often called Charlie his second father. Manuel took over as manager in 2005 and the team won 88 games. They won 86 the following year and finally broke through in 2007. Manuel's Phils were 7 games out of first place with 17 to play and overtook the Mets to win their first division title since 1993.
He led the Phils to their second World Series title in 2008 and got them back to the Series the following season.
Charlie was beloved by his players and fans, initially cool to the quiet West Virginian, came around to elevate Charlie to legendary status.
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