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Former Dodgers GM Fred Claire, architect of 1988 title, dies at 91

The Dodgers announced Tuesday that Claire died Monday in Pasadena on his 91st birthday.

By TSP Staff
Fred Claire seated in a checked jacket and patterned tie.
Fred Claire in a 1991 file photograph. · Credit: Stephen Dunn / Allsport via Getty Images, via FOX 11 Los Angeles

Fred Claire died Monday, October 5, in Pasadena on his 91st birthday, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Tuesday.

Claire was the Dodgers’ general manager from 1987 to 1998. His signing of Kirk Gibson ahead of the 1988 season helped build the roster that beat Oakland in the World Series.

He joined the club’s public relations staff in 1969 after working as a sportswriter.

Claire is survived by his wife, Sheryl, and children Jeff, Jennifer and Kim.

Sources and notes

  1. Dodgers release: https://www.mlb.com/press-release/dodgers-mourn-the-passing-of-fred-claire
  2. FOX 11: https://www.foxla.com/news/fred-claire-former-dodgers-gm-dies-91
  3. MLB.com: https://www.mlb.com/news/fred-claire-dies-at-91