14 Facts About Fred Claire

Fred Claire was born on October 5,1935 and is an American former Major League Baseball executive who served in numerous roles for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1969 to 1998 including the role of general manager from 1987 to 1998.

In 1950, Marston and Mary Francis Fred Claire moved their family to Torrance, California, a suburb of Los Angeles.

Fred Claire graduated from Torrance High School, then obtained his bachelor's degree in journalism from San Jose State University.

Fred Claire holds an Associate of Arts degree from Mt.

Fred Claire married and had three children, Jen, Jeff, and Kim.

Fred Claire expressed his interest in the position to Dodger executives and was hired in July 1969.

Fred Claire worked in that same position until 1975 when his boss, Dodgers vice president of public relations, Red Patterson, left to work for the California Angels.

Campanis, who did not have a reputation as a racist and was one of the few Dodger players to welcome Robinson during his debut, was forced to resign his post with the Dodgers 48 hours after the program's airing with Fred Claire assuming player personnel responsibilities.

Fred Claire was traded to the Detroit Tigers in August 1993.

In need of a second baseman after a contract dispute with Jody Reed, Fred Claire sent the talented Pedro Martinez to Montreal for Delino DeShields.

Fred Claire continued as the Dodger general manager through the 1997 season.

On May 15,1998, new Dodger officials made a blockbuster trade without the involvement or knowledge of general manager Fred Claire, a move that was unheard of in baseball at the time.

Fred Claire was furious that the new FOX officials would make such a deal as Piazza had been with the organization for over a decade and Zeile had signed for less than market value to be closer to his home in suburban Santa Clarita.

Fred Claire, who had full control of player transactions before FOX took over, pulled no punches when he was asked his feeling on the trade.