Rich Dauer, who was a key member Houston Astros The winning coaching staff of the world series, he died earlier this week. He was 72 years old.
Baltimore Orioles announced Dauer’s death on Monday. Dauer made his own Main league He made his debut with Orioles in 1976 and spent the next decade as a striker with a franchise.
The cause of death was not released immediately.
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Houston Astros Rich Dauer’s first base coach, #48, watches play during two ALCS 2017 games, the Houston Astros baseball series against New York Yankees at a minute Maid Park at Houston on October 14, 2017. (Thomas B. Shea-Ussa Today Sports)
Baseball Hall of Fame Backer Jim Palmer paid tribute to Dauer.
“My longtime teammate Richie Dauer passes. He was part of Oriole Way, where you didn’t have to be a star to help -win -win,” Palmer wrote on social networks. “Richie had a contagious figure that was loose us and again focused. Another reason I was so blessed that I was Oriole for life. RIP.”
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Dauer served as the coach of the first astrosa base when Houston beat Los Angeles Dodgers In the 2017 World series. He underwent an emergency surgery after that season to address blood clots in the brain. MLB.com reported in 2023 that he had recently had a significant stroke.
Houston Astros Rich Dauer’s first base coach, #48, gives the infielders’ instructions during the 2017 game of the 2017 ALCS playoffs of the Houston Astros baseball series against New York Yankees at a Muid Park at Houston on October 14, 2017. (Thomas B. Shea-Ussa Today Sports)
“Baseball brought incredible people into my life. I loved him when he trained me and learned from him when he was in my staff at Houston,” said former Astros manager AJ Hunch. “Rip, my friend. And thank you for being you.”
Double MLB All-Star Alex Bregman went out on Instagram on Monday in honor of Dauer. “Rip my brother. We love you,” Bregman wrote. “You will miss you.”
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Dauer assigned to open scorings in the 1979 World Series Game between Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates. Baltimore eventually suffered a 4-3 defeat, but Orioles returned to the 1983 World series and defeated Philadelphia Phillies.
Dauer was introduced to Orioles Hall of Fame in 2012. It was also part of the 2021 class for college to be a beyzbol hall of celebrities. He helped southern California to win state titles in 1973 and 1974.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
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