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Dodgers World Series architect Fred Claire dies on 91st birthday

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Young, G. (2026, October 6). Dodgers World Series architect Fred Claire dies on 91st birthday. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/06/sports/dodgers-world-series-architect-fred-claire-dies-91st-birthday/

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Fred Claire, former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager who played a key role in assembling the 1988 World Series-winning team, passed away at age 91 on his birthday, Monday. Claire’s acquisitions included Kirk Gibson and Mike Davis, pivotal players that year. The article notes that fans will have an opportunity to honor Claire during Tuesday's Game 3 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves.

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Former Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager Fred Claire died on his 91st birthday. Claire, who served in various roles with the team for nearly three decades, is best remembered for assembling the roster that won the 1988 World Series, ending a seven-season drought for the franchise. Key acquisitions included outfielder Kirk Gibson, known for his legendary walk-off home run in Game 1 of the series, and other impactful players like shortstop Alfredo Griffin and pitchers Jay Howell and Jesse Orosco. The Dodgers are expected to honor Claire's memory during their upcoming playoff games against the Atlanta Braves, particularly if a decisive Game 5 is played at Dodger Stadium on Friday.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ franchise and fan base woke to sad news on Tuesday. asserted

franchise → wake → Tuesday

Former General Manager Fred Claire died on Monday, on what was his 91st birthday. Claire served in numerous roles in the Dodgers’ front office for nearly 30 years, including serving as the team’s general manager from 1987 to 1998. asserted

Claire → die → 1998

Claire is best-known for being the man who put the Dodgers’ 1988 World Series roster together. asserted

who → know → roster

He acquired outfielders Kirk Gibson and Mike Davis, shortstop Alfredo Griffin, plus several impact pitchers like Jay Howell and Jesse Orosco after Los Angeles’ 1987 campaign to set them up for their first World Series win in seven seasons the next year. asserted

He → acquire → seasons

The most notable of those acquisitions was Gibson, whose legendary walk-off home run in Game 1 of that World Series is still one of the most iconic moments not just for the Dodgers’ franchise, but in all of baseball history. asserted

run → walk → history

The Dodgers have a great opportunity to honor Claire’s memory on Tuesday, as they face the Atlanta Braves in a pivotal Game 3 of their best-of-five NLDS series this evening. asserted

they → have → series

If the series comes back to Dodger Stadium for a winner-take-all Game 5 on Friday, fans can likely expect the Dodgers to pay tribute to Claire in some way. asserted

Dodgers → come → way

Dodgers World Series architect Fred Claire dies on 91st birthday

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