 Former MLB Executive Died On Wednesday

Lee Thomas, a previous MLB player and leader who burned through nine years as the Philadelphia Phillies senior supervisor, died Wednesday. He was 86 years of age.

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Thomas developed the Phillies program that won the 1993 National League flag following a 97-win season.

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That achievement, which came around the same time he drafted future All-Star third baseman Scott Rolen, prompted him getting Sporting News Executive of the Year praises.

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"Lee was an extraordinary man and will be remembered fondly inconceivably," Phillies Chairman Emeritus Bill Giles said, per the group's eulogy.

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"I will always remember every one of the great we had watching the 1993 Phillies National League title group that he set up.

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Through his administration, Lee has made a permanent imprint on Phillies history. My adoration goes out to his better half Susie and his whole family."

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Thomas recently played for six unique groups north of an eight-season playing profession from 1961 to 1968,

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He procured an All-Star gesture in 1962 preceding wrapping up with a profession high 26 homers and 104 RBI.

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Thomas last functioned as an extraordinary partner for the Baltimore Orioles from 2011 to 2018. He was drafted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.

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Lee Thomas, a previous MLB player and leader who burned through nine years as the Philadelphia Phillies senior supervisor, died Wednesday. He was 86 years of age.

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Thomas developed the Phillies program that won the 1993 National League flag following a 97-win season.

Credit: Google Image

That achievement, which came around the same time he drafted future All-Star third baseman Scott Rolen, prompted him getting Sporting News Executive of the Year praises.

Credit: Google Image

"Lee was an extraordinary man and will be remembered fondly inconceivably," Phillies Chairman Emeritus Bill Giles said, per the group's eulogy.

Credit: Google Image

"I will always remember every one of the great we had watching the 1993 Phillies National League title group that he set up.

Credit: Google Image

Through his administration, Lee has made a permanent imprint on Phillies history. My adoration goes out to his better half Susie and his whole family."

Credit: Google Image

Thomas recently played for six unique groups north of an eight-season playing profession from 1961 to 1968,

Credit: Google Image

He procured an All-Star gesture in 1962 preceding wrapping up with a profession high 26 homers and 104 RBI.

Credit: Google Image

Thomas last functioned as an extraordinary partner for the Baltimore Orioles from 2011 to 2018. He was drafted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.

Credit: Google Image

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