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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Buzzie Bavasi, who built Dodgers teams that won four World Series titles in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, died Thursday at his home in the La Jolla area of San Diego. He was 93.His death was announced by the Seattle Mariners, whose general manager is Bill Bavasi, a son of the former Dodgers GM.
Emil Joseph Bavasi - nicknamed Buzzie by his family for the way he buzzed around as a kid - helped put together Dodgers teams included future Hall of Famers Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider, Pee Wee Reese, Roy Campanella, Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale.
As an executive in the Dodgers' minor league system, he helped Robinson, Campanella and Don Newcombe through their often difficult integration into professional baseball. Robinson went on to break the major league color barrier.
Bavasi later was part owner and president of the San Diego Padres, then became executive vice president of the California Angels.
He spent 44 years working in baseball, including 34 in the major leagues. He began as a traveling secretary and publicity director for the Dodgers in Brooklyn in 1939.
Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press
27 Entries
April 28, 2012
Charlotte McNerny Dixon
So sorry to hear of Buzzie's death.
Buzzie and my mother were first cousins. Buzzie's dad and my grandmother were brother/sister.
Mac and Nicholette McGuire
May 8, 2008
Buzzie, who are we going to hear great baseball stories from now? Thanks for being our friend. We love you. We miss you. We will never forget you.
Jimmy "Bosque Boy" Mason
May 6, 2008
Buzzie:
You were the enemy, but always respected by Yankee fans. Old School guys like you will always be remembered fondly.
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Phil Sienko
May 5, 2008
Wish we could have you around another 93 years Buzzie. RIP
Lee Noorda
May 5, 2008
What a personality. I knew when Buzzie was in the Stadium, you could smell his cigar. A friend to all. My codolences to his wife and kids.
Stadium Electrician
Ron Pies
May 4, 2008
One of the great men who shaped the game I love left a legacy that will last forever. His contributions to baseball include one of America's outstanding families. Rest in Peace, Buzzie.
Derrel Thomas
May 4, 2008
Buzzie Bavasi will alway's be remembered as a visionary in the baseball world, but for me he will always hold a deep and special place in my heart as the man that helped me adjust to baseball life as a 21 year old infielder with the San Diego Padres. The Bavasi Family has my deepest condolences.
D.L. ZIMMERMAN
May 3, 2008
REST IN PEACE BU8ZZIE BAVAST
Rudy & Sylvia Seidenglanz
May 3, 2008
We remember Mr. Bavasi from years past, he was always fair and kind to his players but firm, which is why the Dodgers were so great at that time; there will never be another like him.
steven blanchard
May 2, 2008
I will keep Mr. Bavasi's family in my prayers. Dear Lord, keep this precious family during this difficult time, in Jesus' Mighty Name, Amen and Amen.
w/Love of Jesus, steve b.
Linda
May 2, 2008
To the Bavasi family,
My condolences go out to you on the loss of Buzzie.
He achieved a lot in his lifetime.
louis carwel;l
May 2, 2008
he put together great teams.he will always be remembered.rest in peace buzzie.
Dolores Ketchum
May 2, 2008
Family members, How sad I was to hear of Buzzie's death. What a wonderful penpal he was to me these last 3 years. My father, Otto Boch, would have been so happy to know I had connected with Buzzie as they became good friends in Italy during World War II. My deepest sympathy, Dolores
JACOB MASTERS
May 2, 2008
You helped make it possible-history does not have to rewrite itself.
B L
May 2, 2008
To the Family:
God has promised us in His Word the Bible that we will see our dead loved ones again on a paradise earth where "death will be no more." He will accomplish this under His Kingdom. (Revelation 21:3,4)
Mary Smith
May 2, 2008
Family members,
You have my sincere sympathy on the death of your loved one. Buzzie Bavasi made a great impact in baseball and for paving the way for future athletic heroes to have a career in baseball. Buzzie lived a long life, 93 years. We can look to the future when Jesus will resurrect all those in the "memorial tombs". Please read John 5:28, 29 in your Bible. His words bring us comfort and give us hope.
JUNE EVORA
May 2, 2008
TO A TRUE PIONEER OF AMERICAS FAVORITE PASTTIME, BASEBALL. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
Tonny Katende
May 2, 2008
I will always miss your fun. Rest in eternal peace.
Jim Downey
May 2, 2008
A giant in a Brooklyn Bums uniform. Rest in peace. Men like you will always be missed.
Russ Hansen
May 2, 2008
They honoured Buzzie at the Angel game tonight in Anaheim. Thanks for being a class act and raising a fine family that has continued your legacy in baseball. Peter in 1977 in Toronto and Bill now up in Seattle. May you be enjoying Heaven with all the legends you are now an Angel in the Outfield!
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