Fred Claire, former Dodgers GM, passes away at 91
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Fred Claire, the former general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, died on October 5 at the age of 91. He was known for signing Kirk Gibson, whose iconic home run in the 1988 World Series helped propel the team to victory. Claire's tenure as GM began during a challenging phase for the Dodgers, and he played a key role in building the roster that led to the team's success that year. He served as GM for a decade before leaving the organization following a series of controversies regarding player trades.
- •Fred Claire died on October 5, 2026, aged 91.
- •He was instrumental in assembling the 1988 World Series-winning team.
- •Claire signed Kirk Gibson, who hit a famous home run in the series.
- •He served as Dodgers GM for a decade, starting in 1987.
- •Claire's departure was marked by controversies in player trades.
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Fred Claire, Dodgers general manager who helped build 1988 champions, dies at 91
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Fred Claire, Dodgers GM whose Kirk Gibson signing created iconic moment, dies
"LOS ANGELES — Fred Claire, the former sportswriter who became the Dodgers’ general manager and helped assemble their 1988 World Series championship team, died at his home Monday night, the team announced.
"Fred Claire, who guided the Dodgers through a pivotal era and helped assemble the 1988 World Series winners, dies at the age of 91.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 3:26 PMFred Claire, Dodgers general manager who helped build 1988 champions, dies at 91
LOS ANGELES — Fred Claire, the former sportswriter who became the Dodgers’ general manager and helped assemble their 1988 World Series championship team, died at his home Monday night, the team announced.
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 3:01 PMFred Claire, Dodgers GM whose Kirk Gibson signing created iconic moment, dies
Fred Claire, who guided the Dodgers through a pivotal era and helped assemble the 1988 World Series winners, dies at the age of 91.
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