On April 15th, 2020, the sports world was saddened by the news of the passing of former Oklahoma and Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher George Frazier. He was 68 years old.
George Frazier was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 12th, 1951. He attended Oklahoma State University and was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round of the 1972 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Yankees in 1975 and went on to play for the Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Kansas City Royals.
Frazier was known for his impressive fastball and slider, which helped him become one of the most successful pitchers of his era. He was a two-time All-Star in 1979 and 1980 and was named to the American League All-Star team in 1979. He also won a World Series championship with the Yankees in 1977.
Frazier had a successful career in the MLB, but he was also very successful in his post-baseball life. He worked as a pitching coach for several minor league teams and was also an analyst for ESPN and Fox Sports. He was also an active member of his community, volunteering his time to help those in need.
The sports world mourns the loss of George Frazier, a great pitcher and an even better person. His legacy will live on through his family, friends, and fans. He will be deeply missed.
