How many seasons did a former professional baseball first baseman and third baseman play from 1972 to 1986, who was involved in he catalyst for a Major League Baseball-related cocaine scandal?
Pittsburgh drug trials The Pittsburgh drug trials of 1985 were the catalyst for a Major League Baseball-related cocaine scandal. Several current and former members of the Pittsburgh Pirates – Dale Berra, Lee Lacy, Lee Mazzilli, John Milner, Dave Parker, and Rod Scurry – and other notable major league players – Willie Aikens, Vida Blue, Enos Cabell, Keith Hernandez, Jeffrey Leonard, Tim Raines, and Lonnie Smith – were called before a Pittsburgh grand jury. Their testimony led to the drug trials, which made national headlines in September 1985.
Phil Mankowski Philip Anthony Mankowski (born January 9, 1953) is a former professional baseball third baseman. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers (1976–1979) and New York Mets (1980, 1982).