harold clifton lanier (born july 4, 1942) is a former infielder, coach and manager in major league baseball. from november 2014 through the end of his 2018 contract, lanier, served as the first manager of the ottawa champions of the independent can-am league. from through , lanier played for the san francisco giants (1964–71) and new york yankees (1972–73). he is the son of max lanier, a former mlb all-star pitcher.