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Lee MacPhail Obituary
He died Thursday night at his home in Delray Beach, Florida. He had been the oldest Hall of Famer.
MacPhail was part of one of baseball's most famous families. He followed his father into the Hall and his son became a top executive for several major league teams.
MacPhail was the son of Larry MacPhail, who was president of the Brooklyn Dodgers, CEO and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers and co-owner, president and GM of the New York Yankees.
Lee MacPhail was GM and president of the Baltimore Orioles and general manager of the Yankees before serving as AL president from 1974 through the 1983 season.
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33 Entries
James Forano
February 9, 2019
I Remember Lee coming to Church's English Shoes. I remember talking to him about owning the Yankees, and what he thought of The Yankees then around 1983.
LeeAnn Maurer
December 5, 2012
His dedication and dignity has been passed to his children and grandchildren. I know they feel his loss terribly and in a personal way that is well beyond what any public recognition can heal. My prayers are with them, especially his granddaughter...hang in there Kate.
November 16, 2012
so sorry for your loss,turn to the One that knows and see what you are going through.May he continue to guide and bless you.....nc
November 14, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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November 13, 2012
Sorry for theloss of your dear loved one. We will keep all of you in our prayers. May the God who gives peace be with all of youRO.15:33
B.O. (John 6:40)
November 13, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
pc rodriguez
November 13, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss.
"Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." - John 5:28
November 13, 2012
I was so sorry to read about the loss of
your dear loved one. May you be comforted
by PSALMS 102:17.
November 13, 2012
My condolences to the Macphail family, God is for us a refuge and strength a help during distresses. Psalms 46:1
Atlanta, Ga.
Velden Colby & Paul Hansen
November 12, 2012
Our most "Heartfelt Sympathy" goes out to the MacPhail family for their loss. We will surely miss Mr Lee MacPhail a Great Legend & Friend; "Rest in Peace" Sincerely, Colby's Barber Shop
T. P.
November 12, 2012
Dear MacPhail family, I am so sorry for your loss. May the God be with you during this tough time.
C. Wilson
November 12, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
G. Johnson
November 12, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jill
November 12, 2012
May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of grief, may all fond memories stay close to your hearts. Psalms 46:1
Juanita Sewer
November 11, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. “He will wipe out all tears from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
BaseballTopFan
November 11, 2012
Baseball Top Fan would like to offer our condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Lee MacPhail.
He was a true icon of baseball.
Rest In Peace !!!
BaseballTopFan
November 11, 2012
My sincere sympathy to the MacPhail family. May the Almighty God give you comfort in your time of grief. Psalms 55:22.
Jem. Florida
November 11, 2012
To the family and friends of Lee, please accept our condolences. Romans 15:33.
Aleena
November 11, 2012
May the Macphaill family also take comfort in knowing that death is never the will of our loving Creator-Romans 5:12.
Irwin Miller
November 11, 2012
What a great person. One of my favorite patients. Irwin miller dds. (Miller the driller)
Irwin Miller
November 11, 2012
What a great person. One of my favorite patients. Irwin miller dds. (Miller the driller)
Dean McCombs
November 10, 2012
Allen,
My deepest sympathies for your loss, I still think of us all as young men but time has a way of catching us.....
I Love You Brother
Dean McCombs
November 10, 2012
Kristin, Lee and family - SIncere condolences to you all. How blessed you are to have known such a wonderful person. Much love - Mimi & Gary Testen and family
November 10, 2012
Andy and Family: what a wonderful man and what a Great career,,,i was a very close friend of your uncle Bill....not many of our period still around.
November 10, 2012
My condolences to MacPhail family. May God provide you with peace and comfort for he is a refuge and stronghold in times of distress. Psalm 46:1
November 10, 2012
May the God of all comfort be with Lee family. May his memories stay close to your hearts
November 10, 2012
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness comfort your hearts and make you firm in every good deed and word.
November 10, 2012
My Deepest sympathy to the family of Mr Lee MacPhail. May you draw strength from our Heavenly Father during this time. Ps. 34:17
Mike Gerow
November 9, 2012
Baseball has lost a great ambassador and a gentleman. Condolences to the McPhail family.
Scott Chamberland
November 9, 2012
Rest in Peace
Bill Pemstein
November 9, 2012
Let us not forget Lee orchestrated the Frank Robinson trade to Baltimore thus changing that franchise forever. So many thanks, Lee
Anne Stuart DeFoe
November 9, 2012
Lark and Andy I am so sorry for your loss. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Anne Stuart
(540)769-7782
pat kelly
November 9, 2012
Julie Macphail,
My condolences to you and your family. Your cousin Pat. 215-462-6123
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