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Former Dodgers GM Fred Claire 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 deeply tied to the franchise's identity. He served as the team's GM from 1987 to 1998, a period that included the Dodgers' 1988 World Series championship.
Why now: The death of a prominent, long-serving baseball executive has prompted widespread remembrance among fans and the sport's community.
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