Phil Garner, a notable figure in Major League Baseball, passed away on April 11 at the age of 76 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Garner was known for his tenacity on the field, earning the nickname 'Scrap Iron' during his 16-year playing career, which included stints with the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants. He was particularly recognized for his time with the Astros, where he played a pivotal role in leading the team to its first World Series appearance in 2005. Garner was a standout athlete at the University of Tennessee, where he was a two-time SEC Player of the Year and an All-American. He was selected as the No. 2 overall pick in the 1971 MLB Draft and concluded his playing career with impressive statistics, including 1,594 hits and 109 home runs. After retiring as a player, Garner transitioned to coaching, managing the Brewers, Tigers, and Astros, and was honored with induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. Garner's legacy in baseball is marked by his contributions both on and off the field.