Chuck Tanner & Other Remarkable Histories with Dale Perelman

Join us at the Mercer County Historical Society for our March Speaker Series as we welcome author and historian Dale Perelman for an engaging discussion on history and Pennsylvania’s own Chuck Tanner, a New Castle native, World Series-winning manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and a true ambassador of baseball.

With spring training in full swing, Perelman will explore Tanner’s legacy as a Major League Baseball player and manager, best known for leading the Pirates to victory in the 1979 World Series. He’ll highlight the optimism and determination that made Tanner a beloved figure in the sport. You don’t have to be a baseball fan to appreciate his remarkable story!

In addition to sharing Tanner’s inspiring journey, Perelman will also touch on the subjects of his many books, including the steel industry, famous diamonds, centenarians, and true crime. Having spent over 30 years as president of King’s Jewelry, with one of its top stores in…