Overview

• The Philadelphia Phillies announced Elia’s death on July 9 at age 87 without providing further details.
• Elia’s baseball career lasted over 50 years, spanning roles as a player, coach, manager and front-office executive across ten MLB organizations.
• He was the Phillies’ third base coach when they captured the 1980 World Series title under manager Dallas Green.
• Elia managed the Chicago Cubs from 1982–83 and the Phillies from 1987–88, compiling a combined 238–300 record over four seasons.
• His expletive-filled postgame tirade at Wrigley Field on April 29, 1983, remains one of the most replayed moments in baseball lore.