He enjoyed his time on his farm in the hill country with bird feeders and wildlife. Frey managed in the big leagues for five seasons, compiling a 323-287 record. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. All donations pay for website/research expanses. Sutcliffe ran into Frey a couple of years after the latter, his run as Cubs GM over, had been reassigned by the club and asked him what he was up to. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of Jeanne Elizabeth Ecuer Frey of over 40 years. Private interment Crandall Cemetery. Jim Frey was the former manager of the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals. He was a dairy farmer. My family and I knew Jim and family back in Strongsville Ohio. I promise these short words will not capture the impact Jim had on those who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations to Everybody Eats Grande Prairie would be greatly appreciated. Midway through spring training in 1984, Frey sat Sandberg down and told him to start trying to drive the ball, to swing for power and be more aggressive when ahead in the count. [1] In the World Series, they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies, who won their first World Series championship. He is united and dancing. We invite you to share condolences for Jim Frey in our Guest Book. Early results showed Lee and her top challenger, Anthony Ciaravino, each with about 30% of the vote; In the 12th Ward, Anabel Abarca was trailing her challenger, Julia Ramirez. He was one guy who was extremely instrumental in my career and in the Chicago Cubs, Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg said. To the Frey family I offer my condolences. He even discovered some power and hit 16 homers in 1960 with Rochester and in 1962 with Buffalo. Unlike the Royals, which was already a good team, the Cubs were much closer to the NL East cellar than the playoffs. He was a kind man.". I was lucky enough to grow up next door to him. I loved his managing etc. In 1989, the Cubs won the NL East again before losing to the San Francisco Giants in the NLCS. Published by The Advocate on Apr. Add a Message. He was the second of five children, born to Ella Mae and James Will Fraser. Former Cubs manager and GM Jim Frey has died at age 88. He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Martin and Geraldine VanIddeking; sister, Dorothy Jean Smith; brothers, Donald, John, Richard and William Frey. We spent time reminiscing about the sport teams. Frey would ask Aaron where certain pitches had been. Following the 1989 campaign, Frey was named co-Executive of the Year by United Press International (UPI).[2][9]. After spending the first half of 54 hitting over .340, Frey earned another All-Star selection. Still, the 1984 Cubs are revered among Cubs fans. He was predeceased by : his father Bob Frey; and his niece Cynthia Marie Frey. His Brother-in-law Bob Craggs, Sister-in-law Bev Craggs and nephews Colton and Cameron Craggs. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. James is survived by his wife Zella, children James Frey Jr and wife Donna Karen, Will Frey, Clint Frey and Courtney Kieke and husband David, grandchildren Hannah, Jack, Madelyn, Cody, Gibson, Kiptyn, Peter, Bobby, and Grant, and great grandson Aiden. Growing up in Cincinnati, he played for the American Legion Bentley post, which was the American Legion runner-up in 1946 and the national champion in 1947. He was born in Sacramento, Calif., and graduated from McNary High School in 1968. After growing up in Fort Bragg, James worked as a fisherman, gold miner and mechanic. He retired after an injury-plagued 1963 season, when he was 32 years old. He was 86. May you find comfort and strength in God during this time of sorrow. Well, you know Im still getting paid [by the Cubs], dont you? Frey said. Jim immediately embraced our older son, a fellow journeyman lineman, sharing stories and their fascination with old insulators. Neither move worked, and the Cubs were without a closer. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. MEMORIES & CONDOLENCES. Its been exciting to watch that happen, too.. With heavy hearts we wish to share that Jim Fraser, of Grande Prairie, Alberta, former long-time resident of Yellowknife, passed away suddenly at his home on August 15, 2021, at the age of 69. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here. Frey hit in front of Aaron, so he had a great opportunity to view his swing. The service will be Tuesday 11:00 am at South Ensley United Methodist Church. They told me they wanted me to be their vice president of Baltimore.. FAREWELL , TO A LONG-TIME LEGENDARY CHICAGO CUBS MANAGER BROTHER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! James E. Frey Obituary. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. The Phillies were led by manager Dallas Green, whose career would also intersect with Freys in Chicago a few years down the road. So very sorry to hear of Jims passingI knew him well as a fellow CEI employee and admired him in his role as safety director-Havent heard from or about him for several years and saddened to hear that he also lived in the Tampa area! Green made a few shrewd deals before and during the 1984 season, like acquiring Rick Sutcliffe, Gary Matthews and Scott Sanderson. Kim, my thoughts and prayer are sent out to you and your family. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. If I had to scout myself, I really couldnt fall in love with me, he said in a 1969 interview. Mike DeWine wants to change the way some Ohio kids learn to read, Top 7 events this weekend: Drink with a goat, learn about Frogman. Frey, for his efforts, won the NL Manager of the Year Award, becoming the first Cubs skipper to receive the honor. James was born May 18, 1937 in Austin to Henry Frey and Cleo Caswell Frey as the sixth of eight children. He was predeceased by : his parents, Harold Frey and Betty Lou Frey; and his sister . Warmly, Galen & Sandy Carver. Born on Oct. 20, 1961, in Fort Bragg to John Frey and Evelyn Rabourn, he was 56 years old. Frey hired his lifelong friend, Zimmer, to manage the team, and immediately made his presence felt. Free agent signee George Bell hit 25 homers in 1991, but new pitchers Danny Jackson and Dave Smith were awful. The Royals stumbled out of the gate in 1981 and got off to a 20-30 start. Frey managed the Kansas City Royals (1980-81) and Chicago Cubs (1984-86), and he was also a minor-league player and manager, scout, coach and general manager in a long baseball career. The NBA doesnt even consider it playoffs, and the Bulls shouldnt view qualifying as an accomplishment. My thought and prayers are with you all. When they got off to a 23-33 start in 1986, Frey was fired. He came to the Cubs from a trade with Texas. Frey also took heat for a mistake he made in the 1981 All-Star Game. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. We join the baseball community in mourning Jims passing and send our condolences to his family and friends.. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. But Sutcliffe struggled in his Game Five loss, so its questionable that he would have been more effective with one fewer day of rest. Those who knew him best, knew Jim to be a man of strong convictions. I was the one who made him into a right-hand power hitter, he cracked. Later on, Frey became Vice Chairman of the Independent Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, being a key figure in the team's early years. The Padres won three straight games in San Diego to head to the World Series. The Cubs had finished last place in back-to-back seasons, and Frey said his first priority was to bring in a new manager. But a way to realistically get us there faster is to have a plan where everyone is on the same page. Read Full Obituary. He takes instruction well, he works hard, he wants to be good. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. The Cubs lost to the Padres in the 1984 NLCS and to the Giants in 1989. He said he wanted to job because of the climate and the chance to give his children some international traveling experience, not because it would further his own job aspirations. Dick Howser replaced him. He enjoyed yearly fishing trips to Indian Mountain Lodge with some of his closest friends for many years, and those remained some of his fondest memories. (LogOut/ He scouted and managed in the minor leagues for Baltimore and coached for the Orioles under manager Earl Weaver from 1970-79. Nominate your top brews here , Ohio Supreme Court to decide if at-home workers eligible for tax refund. His experiments with amateur beekeeping often provided comic relief for Zella, and they both determined that his skills were best suited for tractors and hers for the bees. James William Frey, 73 of Novato, passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 5, 2014. For many years he sponsored children through World Vision Canada, and spent Sunday nights before the pandemic volunteering his time with Everybody Eats Grande Prairie, to feed those who were hungry. Frey's record in just less than two seasons as Royals manager was 127105. The hole you have left behind for those you have mentored and loved can never be filled but we will live each day with your memories and live our lives in your honor. & JOEL 1:11:17 ?????????????? Feb 23, 2023. Haverford - James Louis Frey died on December 14, 2020. Thats the way it is with those great natural hitters like Aaron. Frey turned down the choice of manager or general manager of the Minnesota Twins in favor of working as a radio commentator with the Cubs. To leave a condolence message, add photos, or add videos, please provide your name and email address, 11802 99 Avenue Bye. Following the 1992 season, Frey was dismissed by the Cubs. Receive a notification when services are updated. Jim was born November 3, 1939 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Harry and Blanche (Verburg) Frey. At the time, Sandberg was a spray hitter who relied on his speed. My family tolerates this about me. He enjoyed great professional success, working all over Canadas North, as well as in various places throughout the world. Nicole Lee heads toward runoff, No moral victory awaits Bulls if they make play-in tournament. In December 1987, the Tribune Co. hired Frey to replace his old boss, general manager Dallas Green, who had resigned two months earlier. He saw extra-base hits and home runs for me that I didnt see, said Sandberg, who would become a first-time All-Star and the NL MVP that season. Frey said that he told Sandberg that he needed to stop being the guy who set up someone else to have a big inning. Surviving are his wife, Sharon; children, Alan (Jackie) Frey, Keith (Cindy) Frey, Kimberly (Tim) Pieper, Terry (Tim) Frey, Renee (Tom Jr.) Pieper; 20 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Ann Misner, Maxine Miller; brother, Robert Frey; brother-in-law, Ray (Donna) VanIddeking; many nieces and nephews. He saw potential in me, and he asked more of me.. 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