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Now 66, the oldest manager in the major leagues, he had skippered 1,688 regular-season games before advancing to the Series for the first time.

From Washington Times • Oct. 22, 2015

Now 66, the oldest manager in the major leagues, he had skippered 1,688 regular-season games before advancing to the World Series for the first time.

From Washington Times • Oct. 22, 2015

Warburton had skippered Wales in their 28-31 in June, while Rees led Wales through the 2010-11 season.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2011

His grandfather and great-grandfather had skippered barges on the Thames.

From The Guardian • Dec. 9, 2010