The pitcher, also a longtime coach and scout for the Oakland A's who made a lasting mark in independent baseball, died after ...

Elia, a Philadelphia native and product of Olney High School, enjoyed a long career in baseball that saw his hometown team reach its greatest heights.

The pitcher that once was traded for Gil Hodges — who would manage the Mets to a stunning World Series upset in 1969 — died ...

UD alum Lee Elia, known for managing the Cubs and Phillies during a decadeslong career (and for an epic, expletive-filled ...

Lee Elia, who is perhaps best known for his rant directed at Cubs fans critical of his team in 1983, died Wednesday.

Elia managed each of his two teams for two seasons, the Cubs from 1982 to 1983 and the Phillies from 1987 to 1988. He accrued ...

Elia, who worked on the bench of the Mariners in three different stints during his career, passed away at his home in Florida on Wednesday.

Elia spent a half-century in professional baseball as a player, coach and scout. His rant while managing the Cubs is still ...

Former major league manager Lee Elia died on Wednesday, a week before his 88th birthday, the Philadelphia Phillies announced on Thursday.

Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Lee Elia has died, the organization has announced. He was 87 years old. Elia, who is a Philadelphia native, was the manager of the Phillies during the 1987 and ...

Lee Elia, a former major league player and coach who was managing the Chicago Cubs in 1983 when he famously criticized the team’s fans in a memorable postgame rant, has died. He was 87.