“Rest in Peace” – Heartbreaking Loss Saddens MLB World as Beloved Rockies Legend Passes Away

As the stream of unfortunate news continues unabated, the baseball world mourns the loss of yet another star. The Colorado Rockies recently announced the demise of an extraordinary personality, George Frazier. The fixture in the Rockies’ broadcast booth passed away on June 19th after suffering from an undisclosed illness at age 68. A beloved personality among fans, Frazier used to work as a color commentator for the Rockies, lighting up the booth with his humor. One can unlock a treasure trove of invaluable traits that can be learned from him.

He traded his ball for a mic after pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, and Minnesota Twins. Frazier famously pitched for the Bronx Bombers in 1981, although the team lost that year. He finally won his first and only World Series ring in 1987 with the Twins, after which Frazier retired. Nevertheless, the MLB world remembered him as a first-class storyteller.

MLB world comes together to mourn Colorado Rockies’ George Frazier

After a 10-year stint in MLB, where he primarily worked as a relief pitcher, Frazier joined the Rockies’ broadcasting booth in 1998. He worked in Colorado through 2015, and in those years, he gave countless memories to baseball fans. The Rockies posted a fitting tribute to the longtime baseball personality. And in the comments, many fans sent their condolences to the Frazier family.

Many shared their personal memories of interactions with Frazier, and how he affected change in them through simple words.

Even a Yankees fan remembered him fondly.

Through fantastic storytelling, Frazier taught baseball to many listening fans. His unique insights and ability to call games came from a successful career, and the baseball world will never forget his passion.

Frazier dedicated more than four decades to baseball

For those who genuinely love the job, working every day is a joy. Only a few are lucky enough to experience this their whole lives, and George Frazier was undoubtedly one of them. After a short stint as a commentator in Minnesota, the former pitcher came to Colorado in 1998. He spent almost two decades with the Rockies, calling numerous games.

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In fact, he was in the booth when the team reached the World Series in 2007, defying all odds. It was their only World Series appearance in franchise history and has remained so. As the Rockies’ tribute to him read, “For a generation of Rockies fans, George Frazier was synonymous with Rockies baseball.”

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May you rest in peace, George Frazier.