Ron Fraser

May the god of comfort be a source of strength for your family at this difficult time. 2Corn 1:3, 4. Deepest Sympathy, Sue, Concord, NC

Coach, coming from Oklahoma as a lost young man. You ALWAY'S gave that one on one attention in every conversation from your office or the field. That open door policy you had made me realize that everyone is important from the ticket guy or the top recruit. You treated everyone the same and i witnessed that every day for 4 years....You Made everyone feel number one...That is why you wore that number...thank you for being in my life coach...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My only recollection of coach Fraser is a short but onforgettable one. In April 1977 I was guest of the Miami Hurricanes for three weeks. Although a long time ago for me an experience I will never forget. He really made me feel at home for those three weeks and I will remember him for as long I shall live as one of the friendliest people I have ever met. I feel very sorry for his family for this great loss.

Ron was a man among men and he will always be remembered at the University of Maimi and the baseball community. I did not have the pleasure of playing for him but I worked with him for many years through the Hurrucane Club, the Alumni Assoc. and the UM Sports Hall of Fame. He was the greatest and always looking for new ways to promote UM Baseball. God Bless you Coach.
Earl Rubley, Past President, Hurricane Club and UM Sports Hall of Fame.

My dad and I had the privilege to play for coach Frasor in the Dutch National team. In different timeframes we enjoyed his baseball knowlegde and kindness.
We would like to offer our condolences to Ron's family and friends.

So sad to hear of Coach Fraser's death. A great leader, inspiring tutor, amazing tactician. Playing for Coach Fraser were the best 4 years of my life. He didn't care who you were or what you looked like - the best players played. I will always cherish his memory. Chuck Leve, UM Baseball 1966-70.

What a great man. I was a student at UM and went to a lot of baseball games. He gave UM athletics something to be proud of. He supported all sports including our women's golf team. I was lucky to have had the privilege of knowing such a wonderful and inspirational man. He touched so many without even knowing it. He will be missed

Ron has been the real European Baseball Ambassador. Rest in Peace.
Mauro Mazzotti, Italy

Thanks Ron for making my son and I enjoy Hurricane Baseball and having that concession that served those great coffee shakes. RIP

A distinct honor to work with Ron and be associated with him for so many years. Pride...character...work habits... all led to Ron's success.

God will soon swallow up sick & death forever. That will be such a blessing! May God be with your family at this time.

I was on Coach Fraser's Baseball Coach's Committee in the early 1980s with other prominent Miami businessmen and knew him well. I knew him as a gentleman, incalculable asset to the University of Miami and the best college baseball coach then and since.
Coach and I used to share refreshment on occasion at Fox's in South Miami and talk about how lucky we both were to be from, with and for The U.
Rest in peace, Coach Fraser. There will never be another like you.

Vandye J. Forrester III MA
University of Miami Class of 1964

My sincere condolences to the family God is for us a refuge and strength, a help that is readily to be found in times of distress.

Grief is so hard to bear the load is just so heavy; Please accept this invitation from Jesus to make your grief bearable. (Matthew 11:29)....Take my yoke, my yoke is kindly and my load is light.

A wonderful man and coach!
Team USA 1987

A wonderful man and coach!
Team USA 1987

God will comfort all the mourning ones very soon. (Isaiah 61:2)

PA

For Ron,
God saw you were getting tired
When a cure was not to be,
He closed his arms around you
And said,"come to me".
In tears we saw you sinking
We watched you fad away.
Our hearts were almost broken
You fought so hard to stay.
But when we saw you sleeping
So peacefully from pain,
We could not wish you back
To suffer so again.
So keep Your arms around him,
Lord, and give him special care
Make up for all that he suffered
And all that seemed unfair

Grew up in same neighborhood! Great family and friend, Will be missed by many!

Ron played ball for my dad at Nutley high. They never forgot each other. Ron was very kind to my Dad over the years, and my Dad would often talk about how much he appreciated Ron as both a friend and a ballplayer. RIP Ron.

Ron Fraser was one of the kindest men I ever met. Once when I was broadcasting the FSU-Miami game on Seminole radio at Mark Light, he was on the telecast next to me. He saw my Dad who was elderly struggling to get downstairs from the top of the stands (there are no hand rails) and he left the booth and grabbed his arm and helped my Dad make it all the way to the bottom. Yes, Ron Fraser was a special person.

.The Dale family sends deepest sympathy to the entire Fraser family - Ron was always the ultimate family man - we are all left with happy and warm memories of life on 163rd street.
Wishing you all the comfort of knowing he is now in a better place

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

It is an honor and a privilege to be able to say I played for you. You touched the lives of countless players, students, fans and even opponents. What you have given to the sport of baseball is incredible and immeasurable. THANK YOU Coach for everything!!! Prayers to Karen, the family and all of the Hurricane Nation on our loss....RIP #1

Coach Fraser was a fine man who taught his players life and not just baseball. The very first time I met him, he taught me a lesson in humility that carries through to this day. It was quite subtle but I tucked in my tail that day! Yet when things weren't going so well for you, he'd put his arm around you for solace much like a father would do to a son....
I'm sure he's running one of his extended practices right now in Heaven; teaching as he always did and getting the most out of everyone...always.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to all of his former players as well.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I grew up watching Miami baseball and had the honor of meeting coach Fraser. He was kind enough to speak to the NM High baseball team I was coaching at the time. Great human being. RIP Coach.

Coach Fraser was a mentor and a great man.
Doug Mann (athletic trainer)

Ron was a high school friend. He played baseball with my husband, Joe. He was a great pitcher, and lots of fun. Nutley will not forget him.

So sad to hear of coaches passing my prayers go out to his family what a great human being he was rip coach

I am so saddened to hear of Coach Fraser's passing, although I knew very well how he battled his illness.

His appearance even in 2006, and the determination to make his own acceptance speech at the College Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, was inspirational.

Sincerest condolences to Karen and the entire Fraser family...it was my privilege to work with Coach Fraser over the years on different projects, and of course as one of the first 10 Inductees into the HOF. Without his hard work and determination over huge odds, college baseball today would be not be the same place, with the same national exposure. And there simply would be no Hall of Fame without him.

I'll always cherish the memory of him tugging my arm after the HOF ceremonies and saying, "John, we did it!" I will truly miss this man.

John Askins
Former Chairman and CEO
College Baseball Foundation and Hall of Fame (2004-2007)

BaseballTopFan and college baseball fans would like to offer our condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Ron Fraser.

College baseball lost a true giant.

RIP !!!

BaseballTopFan

He will be greatly missed as a person of integrity and concern for families. The most instrumental person to bring college baseball to TV and the College World Series to Omaha, Nebraska.

This man will be missed. There are not to many like him remaining and we are not making more like him.

My sincere condolence for the loss of Ron your dear loved one. May your fond memories of him bring you comfort. Peace and love to your family and friends, and to the spirit you show. [email protected]

Prayer to Karen and your family. I will never forget him.

God just gained an awesome baseball coach and man! RIP Ron. GO CANES

I was sadden to hear of the passing of coach Fraser. I remember the hidden ball trick well. I was at many of the games when I was a student at Miami.I still try to make a game every year. College baseball owes a debt of gratitude to the Wizard. God bless the Fraser family. Tom Holcomb, Miami'69, Home now is Jacksonville

Ron, it was a pleasure to know you.....a great leader in college baseball.

To the family of Ron Fraser may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Phillipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

Thank you Coach Fraser for all you did for Miami. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

Sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Fraser. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He shall be missed by so many including those in the sports world. May the God who gives peace be with all of you.

May the God of comfort and peace be with the Fraser family in yout time of sorrow.May Ron family take comfort in knowing others care.Acts24:15.