June 20 (UPI) — It is with great sadness that the Colorado Rockies announce the passing of former pitcher and broadcaster, George Frazier, at the age of 68.
The Rockies expressed their deep condolences on Monday, as Frazier lost his battle with an undisclosed illness. Rockies commentator, Drew Goodman, revealed this information to the Denver Post.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of George Frazier, our former Rockies color analyst,” stated the team on Monday.
George Frazier was born on October 13, 1954, in Oklahoma City, and he began his baseball career playing for the University of Oklahoma. In the 1976 MLB Draft, Frazier was selected in the ninth round by the Milwaukee Brewers. He later joined the Cardinals in 1977 after being traded by the Brewers.
He made his MLB debut in 1978 while playing for the Cardinals.
Throughout his career, Frazier played for various teams including the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, and Minnesota Twins. In 1987, he had the honor of winning a World Series with the Twins. Over his 10-year tenure, Frazier accumulated a record of 35-43 with a 4.20 ERA in 415 appearances. He also secured 29 saves.
After retiring as a player, Frazier pursued a career as a color analyst. He worked as a color analyst for the Twins in 1993 and held the same role for the Rockies from 1998 to 2015. Additionally, Frazier provided color commentary for Fox Sports.
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Daniel Ellsberg, pictured here at the Senate Watergate hearing in 1973, was responsible for leaking the Pentagon Papers, which revealed serious issues with the administration of the Vietnam War. He passed away on June 16 at the age of 92 due to pancreatic cancer. UPI File Photo | License Photo
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