The Kansas City Royals are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former manager Jim Frey at the age of 88. Frey managed the Royals to their first American League championship and World Series appearance in 1980 and posted a 127–105 record in his two years (1980–81) as the helm. Prior to being hired by the Royals, Frey’s post-player career included stints as a scout and minor league manager, before being named to Earl Weaver’s coaching staff with the Baltimore Orioles in 1970, the same season the O’s won the World Series title. He remained with Baltimore, participating in two more Fall Classics, before being named the sixth full-time manager in Royals history on October 24, 1979.
Former Royals Manager Jim Frey Passes Away at the Age of 88
