Former Cubs, Phillies Manager Lee Elia Dies at 87

Lee Elia, a beloved figure in Major League Baseball known for his roles as a player, coach, and manager, has passed away at 87. Elia played briefly for the Chicago White Sox and Cubs before becoming a coach and manager, most notably managing the Cubs in the early 1980s and the Philadelphia Phillies in the late 1980s. He was the third base coach for the Phillies during their 1980 World Series championship season, a highlight of his extensive career spanning over 50 years. Elia is also remembered for a famously profane rant directed at Cubs fans in 1983, which has become a lasting part of his legacy. Despite mixed feelings in Chicago, Elia was highly regarded in Philadelphia, where he was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and considered himself a Phillie at heart. The Phillies expressed condolences to his family and acknowledged his significant contributions to the sport.