Former Cubs, Phillies Manger Lee Elia Dies At 87

Moderator: TyCobb

RealGM Wiretap
RealGM
Posts: 114,278
And1: 313
Joined: Mar 19, 2013

Former Cubs, Phillies Manger Lee Elia Dies At 87 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Fri Jul 11, 2025 5:28 am

Lee Elia, a former major league player and coach who was managing the Chicago Cubs in 1983 when he famously criticized the team\'s fans for booing in a memorable postgame rant, has died. He was 87.

The Philadelphia Phillies said Elia, who spent more than 50 years in professional baseball, died on Wednesday. No further details were provided by the team.

Via ESPN.com

Return to Wiretap Headlines Discussion