Former Ranger manager Don Zimmer has passed away at the age of 83

Don Zimmer, longtime player, coach and manager who managed the Rangers in two different seasons, has passed away, according to multiple media reports.  Zimmer was 83.

Zimmer spent quite a few years in the major leagues as an infielder, coming up as a third baseman in the Brooklyn Dodgers organization.  Zimmer managed the Texas Rangers in 1981 and 1982, one of four different teams he managed in his post-playing career.  Zimmer also worked as a coach up until a couple of years ago.