Chuck Tanner's pride for the Pirates, love for the city of Pittsburgh and devotion to the game of baseball for more than six decades has left a lasting legacy.

Working with Chuck's family, the Pirates will honor Chuck and his passion for teaching and for those individuals teaching baseball in the minor league system of his beloved Pirates by assisting in the creation of the "Chuck Tanner 'We Are Family Fund'," which will annually present an award to the Pirates minor league staff person who best exemplifies Chuck's optimism, enthusiasm, work ethic and leadership.

If you would like to make a contribution to the fund in honor of Chuck Tanner, please send your donation to:

The "Chuck Tanner 'We Are Family Fund'"
c/o Pirates Charities
115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212