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Fred Claire, longtime Dodgers GM who coined Dodger Blue, dies
Original: Longtime GM Fred Claire -- who coined Dodger Blue -- passes away
Fred Claire, the longtime general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has passed away. Claire is credited with coining the phrase 'Dodger Blue,' a name now inseparable from the franchise and its famous uniform color. He served as GM from 1987 to 1998, a period that included the 1988 World Series title, and tributes from the baseball world are underway.
Why now: The death of a prominent baseball executive associated with one of the sport's most iconic franchises has prompted an outpouring of tributes and memories.
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