Lee Elia, former manager of the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies, passed away at the age of 87. He managed the Cubs from 1982-1983 and the Phillies from 1987-1988, ending his career with a 238-300 record. Although he didn't reach the playoffs, he was part of the Phillies' 1980 World Series championship team as a coach. Known for a famous profanity-laden rant in 1983 against Cubs fans, Elia later acknowledged that part of his legacy, while friends remembered him as a kind person.
I know it will never change. I know I'll always be one of those guys remembered for the tirade. But I hope it's a little softened now. I hope there's some warmness over it now. I hope they understand.
They ought to get a f***in' job and find out what it's like to go out and earn a f***in' living.
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