EX-DODGERS GENERAL MANAGER FRED CLAIRE DIES AT 91
Fred Claire, who served as general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died on his 91st birthday, according to Yahoo Sports. Tributes have been paid to Claire following news of his death. He is remembered for leading the Dodgers to the 1988 World Series title during his time in charge of the team.
Claire spent 11 seasons as the Dodgers' general manager, a tenure that included two division titles alongside the 1988 World Series win, according to the report. The 1988 championship remains one of the most recalled achievements of his time with the organisation. His role in assembling the roster that won that title has been highlighted in tributes following his death.
News of Claire's death prompted tributes from within the baseball community, the report said. Details of further commemorations or statements from the Dodgers organisation were not included in the available material. No additional information on the circumstances of his death was provided in the source report.